Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 06, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TX

This position is for a research scientist in the Ehrlich lab. Primary responsibilities will be performing experiments to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection. The scientist will analyze and present resulting data and contribute to writing manuscripts/ grant proposals. Duties will include management of a mouse colony and some administrative tasks, such as ordering and receiving supplies.

• Perform experiments and data analysis to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection. Present data in lab meetings and prepare figures for presentations/ manuscripts/ grant proposals related to this research.
• Manage mouse colony used for research and maintain associated animal database; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff for this colony.
• Order reagents for these studies, as needed.

Master's degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with four years of experience. Experience with conventional and spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting; experience managing a mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping; prior experience with tissue cryosectioning/ paraffin sectioning, immunostaining, and imaging; experience with molecular assays, such as qRT-PCR.

Experience with other immunology techniques, including ELISAs, western blots, and mammalian cell culture.

$55,000+ depending on qualifications

• 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.

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