Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III# The University of Texas at Austin Staff Jobs## Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate IIIApply:
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** Job Posting

Title:

** 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 Nov 05, 2027**---
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* Location:

** AUSTIN, TX**---
- **** Job Details:**## Purpose The Woznica Lab at The University of Texas at Austin (), in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is seeking a senior Research Associate to be a vital member of our research team. Research in the Woznica lab seeks to understand mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions and immune responses in choanoflagellates to (i) discover new mechanisms of immunity, and (ii) reconstruct the origin and evolution of innate immunity in animals.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and curiosity-driven researcher that has previous experience in microbiology and cell biology, has led multiple independent research projects, and is excited to support the growth of a interdisciplinary research team.  ## Responsibilities
* Maintenance of choanoflagellate cell lines and relevant bacterial strains
* Conducting experiments in choanoflagellates systems (including, but not limited to: cloning, transfection, genome editing, immunostaining, microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification)
* Optimizing experimental workflows
* Analyzing and communicating data from experiments
* Maintaining meticulous lab records
* Staying up-to-date with relevant literature
* Attending and presenting at lab meetings and conferences
* Drafting figures and manuscripts
* Lab managerial duties, including but not limit to: serving as a second EHS contact, helping keep track of inventory and requisitions, communicating with product reps  ##

Required Qualifications
* A Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Microbiology, with at least 4 years of experience
* Experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
* Experience with standard microbiology and cell biology techniques (including microbial and eukaryotic cell culturing, cell viability and reporter assays, immunostaining, microscopy)
* Experience working with choanoflagellates or protists
* Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate  ##

Preferred Qualifications
* Extensive experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
* Extensive experience with choanoflagellate genetic techniques
* Experience drafting manuscripts and figures
* Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills  ## Salary Range $50,000 + depending on qualifications  ## Working Conditions
* Personal protection equipment (furnished)
* May work around chemical fumes
* May work around standard office conditions
* May work around biohazards
* May work around chemicals## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest  
** 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…