Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin in the Molecular Biosciences department is seeking a Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I to assist with studies on viruses, bacteria, host responses to infection, and gene therapy approaches related to vaccines.

The role entails 40 hours per week, on-site in Austin, TX, with duties spanning wet lab work and occasional lab organization and scheduling. A bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or a technical field.
• Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet bench experiments to understand the role of RNA in host-pathogen interactions, the antiviral response, and novel gene therapy approaches.
• Help manage lab including ordering, organization, cleaning, scheduling.

Skills

Wet bench experiments

Lab management

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific/engineering/technical field

Job description

• Help manage lab including e.g., ordering, organization, cleaning, scheduling

Job Posting Title

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

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 Sep 14, 2027

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

Purpose

Laboratory technician studying viruses and bacteria, the host response to infection, novel gene therapy approaches with relevance to new vaccine development

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet bench experiments to understand the role of RNA in host-pathogen interactions, the antiviral response, and novel gene therapy approaches
• Help manage lab including e.g., ordering, organization, cleaning, scheduling

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or a technical field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in molecular biology, animal models, processing large data, cell culture, vaccinology, virus infection.

Salary Range

$42,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

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

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

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.

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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) and 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.