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 is seeking a Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I to support a laboratory studying viruses and bacteria, host responses to infection, and gene therapy approaches with vaccine relevance. The role involves working in an on-site lab in Austin, TX and collaborating with the Molecular Biosciences department.

You will perform wet bench experiments, help manage the lab, and contribute to documentation and scheduling to ensure efficient lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience in molecular biology, animal models, processing large data, cell culture, vaccinology, virus infection.

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.

Skills

Wet bench experiments

Molecular biology basics

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or 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 Oct 31, 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