Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III for research into biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein/RNA engineering. Responsibilities include managing funded research projects, collaborating with postdoctoral fellows and students, and performing laboratory duties. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or related fields with four years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $55,000, with opportunities for continued employment until February 2027.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with cloning, mutagenesis, and protein expression is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein/RNA engineering.
• Administer funded research programs and organize project data.
• Collaborate with students on research projects.

Skills

Cloning

Mutagenesis

Protein expression

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or related discipline

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III**----****Hiring Department:**Molecular Biosciences**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue Until Feb 17, 2027**----****Location:**AUSTIN, TX**----****Job Details:**## PurposeCarry out research into biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein and RNA engineering.## Responsibilities* Administration and project management of funded research programs. Schedule meetings, organize data, and prepare reports or other communications for the PI.* Collaborate with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students on various projects. Train graduate students in NGS experimental protocols and analysis.* Conduct general laboratory duties, including the ordering of supplies, tracking inventory, and overseeing the maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.* Spearhead, perform, and troubleshoot human antibody research tasks, including the preparation, processing and bioinformatic analysis of B-cell DNA libraries using NGS.## Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.## Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience with cloning, mutagenesis, and protein expression.## Salary Range$55,000 + DOE## Working Conditions* Uniforms and/or 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**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. 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