Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant to support experiments and manage mouse colonies in a neuroscience lab. The role focuses on electrophysiological and biochemical assays and contributing to data collection and manuscript preparation.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in neuroscience or related field, with hands-on experience in patch clamp electrophysiology, Ca2+ imaging, and molecular biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or a related field.
• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology and Ca2+ imaging.
• Experience with molecular biology and ion channel research.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrophysiological and biochemical assays to measure ion channel function.
• Collaborate with lab personnel on projects.
• Assist in mouse colony management and train others in lab techniques and mouse colony management as needed.
• Reading scientific literature, writing parts of manuscripts, attendance of seminars/lab meetings, presenting research at internal and external conferences.

Skills

Patch clamp electrophysiology

Ca2+ imaging

Molecular biology

Ion channel research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant. Hiring Department: College of Natural Sciences. Position Open To: All Applicants. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA. Earliest Start Date: Sep 01, 2026. Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027. Location: AUSTIN, TX.

Job Details

General Notes: Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

Perform research experiments and assist in mouse colony management.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments relating to electrophysiological and biochemical assays measuring ion channel function.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects.
• Assistance in mouse colony management and training of other lab personnel in lab techniques and mouse colony management as needed.
• Reading scientific literature, writing parts of manuscripts, attendance of seminars/lab meetings, presenting research at internal and external conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field.
• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology and Ca2+ imaging.
• Experience with Molecular Biology and ion channel research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in research lab.

Salary

Salary $38,000

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

• Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.
• Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Eligibility Verification

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