Laboratory Research Assistant

Laboratory Research Assistant I

Hiring Department: Department of Nutritional Sciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Jun 22, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

Requires skills & knowledge for performing various technical lab duties in the operation and maintenance of an experimental lab and research project. Responsible for performance of technical lab duties under supervising staff and faculty member. Experience with std lab experiments including PCR genotyping. Collects and records data, performs mathematical tasks involved in making media and summarizing results. Prepares reagents and culture media.

Related administrative duties as required.

• Zebrafish husbandry, assisting in the maintenance and daily upkeep of a zebrafish facility, and providing support for laboratory experiments
• Perform or oversees general lab duties and lab stocking duties (stocking reagents, autoclaving, dishes, making solutions)
• Training for other lab skills and administrative duties (i.e. safety and EH&S pickup)

• Experience with zebrafish handling and PCR genotyping is required.
• Experience with histology and cloning is desired.

• Experience with histology and cloning is desired.

Salary Range

$33,000- $35,568

• May work around chemicals.
• May work around standard laboratory conditions.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• May work around biohazards.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.
• Repetitive use of laboratory equipment including liquid handling and microscopes.

• Normal working hours, but may require some nights and weekends.
• Expected Position End Date: 12/31/2027

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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