Research Engineering​/Scientist Assistant, Biomedical Engineering Cosgriff-Hernandez Lab in Cockrell School

Position: Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant, Biomedical Engineering Cosgriff-Hernandez Lab in Cockrell School of
Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant, Biomedical Engineering Cosgriff-Hernandez Lab in Cockrell School of Engineering-Hiring Department:

Biomedical Engineering-Position Open To:

All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40-FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA-Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately-Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS-Job Details:

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose This Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant is to conduct research, help supervise and mentor students, and perform miscellaneous duties.

Responsibilities Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the Cosgriff-Hernandez Laboratory's mission to develop advanced polymeric biomaterials for medical devices. Establish and optimize experimental protocols for biomaterial synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and biological evaluation, while helping manage laboratory operations and shared research facilities.

Provide scientific and technical guidance to undergraduate and graduate students on related projects, fostering a collaborative and rigorous research environment.

Miscellaneous duties including research discussions, equipment maintenance, paper and proposal writing, external collaborations, etc. Develop and maintain collaborations with investigators across engineering, clinical, and translational disciplines to advance multidisciplinary research.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic methods.

Salary Range $35,568+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical or mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Lifting and moving

Work ShiftM-F, 8 AM - 5 PM Occasional nights and weekends may be required

Required Materials Resume/CVLetter of interest3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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…