Lab Manager & Mammalian Cell Culture Scientist

The 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 The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist. The role supports a new interdisciplinary research lab, handling operations, ordering, and mammalian cell culture with careful recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, training new members, and ensuring safety and compliance, while enabling smooth workflow and high-quality research support.

Qualifications

• Experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Ability to establish and maintain laboratory workflows and documentation.
• Demonstrated reliability and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory operations, ordering, inventory, and organization; track equipment service and maintenance.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture (thawing, feeding, splitting, cryopreservation).
• Assist with SOP development, training, documentation, and safety/compliance.
• Support experiments under established protocols and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Lab management

Research support

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors

Masters/2y exp

PhD/2y exp

PhD+2y or Masters+4y

Job description

The Garner Lab in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist. The role supports a new interdisciplinary research lab, handling operations, ordering, and mammalian cell culture with careful recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, training new members, and ensuring safety and compliance, while enabling smooth workflow and high-quality research support.