Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate

Position: Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I
Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

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- Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 07, 2027

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- Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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- Job Details:

Purpose

Our lab seeks to uncover and engineer microbial functions to improve human and environmental health. Within this theme, we are looking for a technician to conduct biological research under the supervision of senior personnel. Tasks will include general microbiology research, molecular biology including cloning and cell-based assays, biochemistry including protein purification and functional assays, and animal studies. Experiments with mice are required for this position.

The new member will also be expected to contribute to support of laboratory administration and general lab maintenance. The majority of job duties will be conducted during normal business hours, but occasional after-hours and weekend work may be necessary depending on the experiment.

Responsibilities

* Conduct research in accordance with laboratory needs

* Aid in laboratory administration

* Aid in general laboratory maintenance

Required Qualifications

A BS degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field. At least 6 months experience in biological research. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mouse models and animal handling. Microbiology research experience related to molecular and biochemical characterization of bacterial interactions and protein function.

Salary Range

$48,000

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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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…