Research Associate - Molecular Biologist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Research Associate in Molecular Biology to perform NIH grant-related molecular biology research in the Molecular Biosciences department. The role includes independent experiments, mentorship of graduate students, and contribution to reports and proposals.

Responsibilities include manuscript preparation and presentations; you may order laboratory chemicals and supplies and participate in regular lab meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology or closely related field.
• History of research productivity evidenced by a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor graduate students and work with a broad group of faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research experiments using a wide variety of molecular biology techniques and assays, including PCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, cloning, and protein expression/purification.
• Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students.
• Write manuscripts and assist in preparing reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals; present at lab meetings and other meetings; order chemicals and supplies.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Education

PhD in biochemistry/biology/molecular biology

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Research Associate - Molecular Biologist

Job Posting Title:

Research Associate - Molecular Biologist

Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 14, 2027

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform molecular biology research related to NIH grants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research experiments using a wide variety of techniques, such as biochemical assays and electrophoresis, growth of bacteria, preparation of plasmid DNA, cloning and mutagenesis of plasmid DNA, isolation of RNA and DNA from cells, PCR and RT-PCR, Southern and Northern blotting, and reporter assays, protein expression and purification, in vitro mutagenesis, and biochemical assays, Next-generation RNA sequencing, RNA-seq library construction, and data analysis.
• Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students.
• Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings, attend lab meetings and other meetings. Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project.
  
  

Required Qualifications

PhD in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology or closely related field. History of research productivity as evidenced by a strong publication record. Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work well with a broad group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to mentor graduate students.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant laboratory experience with various molecular biological techniques. Three years of post-doctoral experience in a relevant field.

Salary Range

$62,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around bio-hazards
• May work around chemicals
  
  
  

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from referees outside of the University of Texas at Austin
• Letter of interest