Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III Molecular Biosciences Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Feb 17, 2027

Location:

Austin, TX Purpose

Carry out research into biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein and RNA engineering.

• Administration and project management of funded research programs. Schedule meetings, organize data, and prepare reports or other communications for the PI.

• Collaborate with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students on various projects. Train graduate students in NGS experimental protocols and analysis.

• Conduct general laboratory duties, including the ordering of supplies, tracking inventory, and overseeing the maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.

• Spearhead, perform, and troubleshoot human antibody research tasks, including the preparation, processing and bioinformatic analysis of B-cell DNA libraries using NGS.

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Previous experience with cloning, mutagenesis, and protein expression.

$55,000 + DOE

• 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.

• Resume/CV

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

• Letter of interest

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