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

Job Posting

Title:

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

Biomedical Engineering

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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.

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

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic methods.

$35,568+ depending on qualifications

• 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

• M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM

• Occasional nights and weekends may be required

• Resume/CV

• Letter of interest

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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…