Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Culture Collection of Algae

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Jul 20, 2027

AUSTIN, TX

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

The facilities manager supervises undergraduate laboratory staff, manages supplies, oversees the cleaning and sterilization of glassware, organizes the physical facilities, maintains equipment, serves as the UTEX safety officer, assists the curator in supervision of undergraduate research projects, maintains the cryogenic storage facilities, and oversees cryopreservation projects.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate students, including training on cryopreservation and DNA projects.
• Oversee the CCA cryopreservation program.
• Perform cryogenic inventory and database backups.
• Perform and assist with research projects. Oversees the CCA DNA barcoding project.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Oversee culture media production.
• Maintain the cryogenic storage facilities.

B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Experience with macro and microalgae;
Experience with algal DNA extraction, PCR, and bioinformatics;
Experience with cryopreservation of microalgae.

$50,000+

• 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

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.

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.

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

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.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to…