Research Enginerring​/Scientist Assistant

Research Enginerring/Scientist Assistant

Department of Marine Science

All Applicants

20

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Oct 20, 2026

Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2027

AUSTIN, TX

The Min Lab at the Department of Marine Science at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a talented and motivated individual to manage the trace gas analysis system, participate in the sea-going expedition, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process the oceanographic data.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer now and in the future without sponsorship.

The Min Lab at the Department of Marine Science at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a talented and motivated individual to manage the trace gas analysis system, participate in the sea-going expedition, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process the oceanographic data.

• Maintain and operate the ultra-trace level dissolved gas analysis system in the lab and during sea fieldwork.
• Handle logistics of equipment shipments for sea expeditions and purchases.
• General lab management and data processing with the PI's supervision.

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field; training in instrumentation, electronics or marine science discipline preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature and technical instrument manuals relevant to the field.
• Experience operating and maintaining analytical instruments; particularly gas chromatographs.
• Experience in sea-going scientific expeditions or conducting oceanographic observations at sea.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications; experience with Linux preferred.
• Experience processing, analyzing, and managing scientific data.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic, a proactive attitude, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

$17.10 hourly

In the lab – work in the lab with normal lab conditions; handle compressed gas and some hazardous materials such as ethanol.
In the field (sea-going expedition) – physical agility needed; outdoor work possibly in inclement weather; 12-hr work shift for 7 days a week during the field operation out at sea (overtime pay)

November 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (may be extended)

You will be working on the UT Austin main campus 20 hours per week for a period of 6 months (in lab) and then 40+ hours per week for 3 months (out at sea)

• 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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