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

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

May 15, 2024

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 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

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.

Responsibilities:

Work on an established research project aimed at characterizing a protein produced by a bacterial symbiont and at determining its role in the symbiosis. This will require molecular biology methods, proteomic methods, imaging methods, and insect dissection. It also requires troubleshooting experiments and good communication with lab members working on related topics.
Maintain a detailed lab notebook, compile, analyze and summarize data as needed for reports and for publication and dissemination, and contribute to writing publications.
Act as liaison with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proposed disposal of chemical and biological waste, as described.
Maintain lab consumables, including plastics, PCR gel bench supplies, and glassware.
Other functions related to general laboratory procedures and activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, evolutionary biology or other related scientific field. At least two years of biology research experience at the undergraduate level required. Ability to communicate clearly, maintain a laboratory notebook and present results graphically and orally. _Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with insect rearing, culture, and dissection. Experience extracting protein from insect sources. Experience with Western blots and antibodies.

Salary Range

$35,568 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)- May work in extreme temperatures- May work around chemical fumes- May work around biohazards- May work around chemicals- May work around standard office conditions- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity- May work around honey bees that have potential to sting

Work Shift- 40 hours/week is required, and most of this time should be during normal business hours (e.g.

8:00am-5:00pm), although numbers of hours/day and days/week can be negotiated and may change depending on what projects are being pursued.

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 w