Neuroscience Lab Engineer & Scientist Associate

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III to support a neuroscience laboratory on the UT Main Campus. The role spans laboratory operations, surgical tasks, and engineering projects under the Goris lab in the Psychology Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary research activities, maintaining workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems neuroscience techniques is required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program.
• Lead aseptic surgical procedures.
• Support specific engineering projects.
• Develop, optimize, and document laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate laboratory purchasing, equipment procurement, and project-related expenditures.
• Train and supervise laboratory personnel and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Master’s degree in related field

Two years of relevant neuroscience

Experience coordinating multiple proj

Excellent organizational and comms

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience biology or biomedical engineering

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III to support a neuroscience laboratory on the UT Main Campus. The role spans laboratory operations, surgical tasks, and engineering projects under the Goris lab in the Psychology Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary research activities, maintaining workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.