Research Engineering/scientist Associate I - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 09, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

This position will end effective one year from start date. Subsequent annual renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

Assist with research projects in the Matouschek research laboratory using general molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry techniques and maintaining excellent notes.

Responsibilities:

Designs and performs basic molecular biology experiments (cloning, site directed mutagenesis, etc.) and cell biology experiments (western blots, transfections, cell culture, etc.).
Designs and performs basic protein biochemistry experiments (protein purification, binding assays, kinetic assays, etc.).
Assists other lab members or collaborators in procedures, equipment & instruments.
Performs other experiments as directed. Includes genetic engineering and radioactivity.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or other relevant field, or equivalent and some lab experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$35,568 + 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

Employment Eligibility:
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original

documents

to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English)

[PDF]- E-Verify Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]- Right To Work Poster (English)
[PDF]- Right To Work Poster (Spanish)
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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in

HOP-3031

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

You may

access the most recent report here

or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.