Research Engineer/Scientist Associate , Smelter Lab, College of Pharmacy
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Research Engineer/Scientist Associate I, Smelter Lab, College of Pharmacy
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Job Posting
Title:
Research Engineer/Scientist Associate I, Smelter Lab, College of Pharmacy
Hiring Department: College of Pharmacy
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled
Hours:
40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest
Start Date:
Dec 01, 2025
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Job Details: General Notes:
The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program and more.
Work Setting: The position is located in San Antonio, TX on the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio campus. Work is in-person and may occasionally require additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects.
Mission: The mission of our College of Pharmacy is to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society.
Purpose: The Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I reports to Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Science to maintain and support scientists in a research setting. The applicant will maintain a safe and organized lab environment, operate specialized equipment, prepare chemical solutions, conduct experiments, and may be involved in mouse/rabbit colony maintenance.
Responsibilities- Maintain a safe and organized lab environment conducive for carrying out basic science experiments
- Conduct experiments and carry out protocols to advance the research of the laboratory
- Ensuring that inventory and supplies are maintained, and data is stored safely and securely
- Attend and participate in laboratory meetings
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience in basic biology/chemistry laboratory
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic math calculations
- Demonstrated ability to follow written protocols and keep accurate records
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/life sciences and more than one year of experience in a basic science laboratory
- Experience managing a laboratory, maintaining safety and compliance, and carrying out day-to-day tasks necessary to keep a lab functional
- Experience working with (or handling) rodents/animals
Salary Range: $40,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions- Closed laboratory environment
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly
- Periodically will spend time in the animal facilities to maintain colonies.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility: 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.
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),…
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