Research Engineering Scientist Assistant

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering Scientist Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Biomedical Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

A Research Scientist Associate (RESA) position is available in Yin lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. The research in Yin lab focuses on employing a biomaterials-centric approach to elucidate the key mechanism for potentiating or varying the immune responses, and in parallel, to precisely modulate the immune system and create new immunotherapies against cancer and infectious diseases. Our lab will leverage cutting-edge technologies in synthetic chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, systems immunology, and organoid models to advance developments in cancer immunotherapy and anti-viral vaccines. Our ultimate goal is to translate these new technologies and therapies for clinical applications.

Purpose

Assist with experiments including basic cell culture, immune cell isolation, and murine tumor model establishment. Responsible for supporting general lab maintenance including (1) ordering and maintaining lab supplies, (2) managing biological and chemical inventory and safety records, (3) maintaining lab equipment to ensure functionality, (4) maintaining mouse inventory, and (5) supporting general lab management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments.

• Support general lab maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering or technical field.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with flow cytometry and analysis, experience with immunological assays.

• Experience with basic cell culture and mouse handling.

Salary Range

$35,568 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

• May work around chemical fumes.

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• May work around chemicals.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at