Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant in the College of Natural Sciences. This on-site role supports electrophysiology and molecular biology projects in Austin, including mouse colony management, with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include performing electrophysiological and biochemical assays to assess ion channel function, collaborating with lab personnel, and training others.

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 other lab personnel on projects.
• Assist in mouse colony management and train lab personnel in techniques.
• Read scientific literature, write parts of manuscripts, attend seminars/lab meetings, and present 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

$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

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondis