Lab Manager & Research Support — C. elegans Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Lab Manager/Research Engineering Associate I–III to oversee Dickinson laboratory operations in Austin, TX. The role combines routine lab upkeep with occasional research tasks and emphasizes a long-term career path within the lab. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a scientific field, have 1–2 years of lab experience, and are proficient with Excel.

Preference given to those with C. elegans experience and basic microfabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field, preferably biology or chemistry.
• 1–2 years of lab work experience; undergrad research accepted but full-time lab experience preferred.
• Proficient with Excel; strong organization and time management; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day lab operations, prep culture plates and stock solutions.
• Monitor lab consumables, place orders, and stock glassware.
• Maintain strains, cell lines, and plasmids; manage freezers and databases.
• Serve as the lab safety officer and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in weekly group meetings to report on lab upkeep and tasks.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Java

PDMS (soft-lithography)

C. elegans handling

Excel spreadsheets

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Lab Manager/Research Engineering Associate I–III to oversee Dickinson laboratory operations in Austin, TX. The role combines routine lab upkeep with occasional research tasks and emphasizes a long-term career path within the lab. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a scientific field, have 1–2 years of lab experience, and are proficient with Excel.

Preference given to those with C. elegans experience and basic microfabrication skills.