Lab Manager & Cell Culture Scientist — Research Ops Lead

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garner Lab in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at UT Austin seeks a reliable and highly organized Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist to help build and support a new interdisciplinary research laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory operations, ordering and organization, mammalian cell culture, and research support.

This role emphasizes meticulous recordkeeping, aseptic technique, and the ability to work independently, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and recognize and respond to problems in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory operations, ordering, inventory, and organization.
• Cell culture and research support, including routine mammalian cell culture and maintaining records.
• SOPs, training, documentation, and general laboratory support.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

RESA I: Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or a related field

RESA II: Master's degree in a related field, or bachelor's degree plus at least two years of relevant experience

RESA III: PhD in a related field, or master's degree plus at least two years of highly relevant experience, or bachelor's degree plus at least four years of highly relevant experience

RESA IV: PhD in a related field plus at least two years of highly relevant experience, or master's degree plus at least four years of highly relevant experience, or bachelor's degree plus at least six years of highly relevant experience

Tools

SOP development

Cell culture techniques

Job description

The Garner Lab in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at UT Austin seeks a reliable and highly organized Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist to help build and support a new interdisciplinary research laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory operations, ordering and organization, mammalian cell culture, and research support.

This role emphasizes meticulous recordkeeping, aseptic technique, and the ability to work independently, with responsibilities spanning