Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant - Fonken lab (Salary)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory at a major university is seeking a motivated Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant. This role involves managing lab operations and conducting experiments in neuroimmunology, ideal for recent graduates eager to gain research experience. Flexible hours may include weekends and evenings, and candidates must be physically fit to handle lab tasks. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.

Benefits

Uniforms and personal protection equipment furnished

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Must have over 1 year of lab experience.
• Experience with rodent models is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine lab management and ensure lab is operational.
• Perform neuroimmunology research experiments.
• Participate in regular group meetings and provide updates.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Data Management

Proficiency with Excel

Experience with Rodents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Flow Cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal Microscopy

Western Blots

qPCR

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Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant - Fonken lab (Salary)

Hiring Department:

College of Pharmacy

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

May 20, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Feb 28, 2026

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General notes

This position is ending on 2/28/26 with the possibility of extension depending on availability of funds and job performance. Requires working flexible hours which may include weekends, evenings, or early mornings.

Requires working with rodent models.

Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

The position requires the employee to be able to spend time on their feet, standing, walking, or climbing on step-stools.

Purpose

The laboratory of Dr. Fonken in the College of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a highly motivated individual to work as a research technician in a behavioral neuroimmunology research laboratory. This position is intended for recent Bachelor of Science graduates who are interested in gaining research experience prior to applying to graduate programs.

Responsibilities

Assisting with routine lab management

To ensure that lab is in working order. This includes assisting the lab manager with ordering and inventory of supplies and chemicals, disposing of chemicals, laboratory training, and maintaining a tidy/clean lab. The candidate is also expected to participate in regular group meetings and provide updates and progress reports on a weekly basis.

Neuroimmunology research

Perform research experiments in the fields of neuroimmunology, aging, and circadian biology. This includes working with rodents (e.g., injections, behavioral testing, etc) and performing cellular and molecular techniques. Experiments will include isolating cell populations from the brain and performing flow cytometry or culturing cells. Experiments will involve performing qPCR, Western blots, or ELISAs to assay for gene/protein expression changes. Experiments will also include brain sectioning, immunohistochemistry, bright field or confocal microscopy, and analysis of images with FIJI or Imaris software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, pharmaceutical sciences or related fields.
• > 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and data management/analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with rodents.
• Additional experience with a minimum of two of the following: immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, rodent brain anatomy, rodent behavioral procedures, confocal microscopy, bright field microscopy, molecular biology.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong combination of the required qualifications outlined above.
• Proficiency with literature searches and science writing.
  
  
  

Salary Range

$35,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazard
• Working with animals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
  
  
  

Work Shift

This full-time position requires working flexible hours which may include weekends, evenings, or early mornings.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• A list of 3 professional references with their contact information
  
  
  

Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 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 nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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