Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas in Austin seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV to support molecular biology projects. Duties include protein expression, analysis, and lab management. A PhD in a relevant field and experience in molecular biology techniques are required.

This position offers a salary of $62,000 per year and requires a candidate who can handle chemicals and lab duties effectively.

Qualifications

• PhD with experience in molecular biology and protein purification.
• Knowledge of adeno-associated virus design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support molecular biology and biochemistry projects.
• Express and purify proteins from cells.
• Conduct transcriptomic analyses.
• Manage lab duties and protocols.
• Train lab personnel and participate in activities.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Protein purification

Rodent handling

Confocal microscopy

Bioinformatic analysis

Education

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV
Department: Department of Neuroscience
Location: Austin, TX
Start Date: July 01, 2026
Duration: Until June 30, 2027
Hours: 40 per week
FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Support molecular biology and biochemistry projects, including designing and generating cDNA constructs and viral expression vectors.
• Express and purify proteins from bacterial and mammalian cells; produce and test antibodies against ion channels and synaptic proteins.
• Conduct transcriptomic analyses of gene expression.
• Perform experiments involving immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and confocal microscopy in various tissue preparations.
• Manage general lab duties: onboarding staff, ensuring compliance, overseeing animal colonies, handling IACUC and biosafety protocols, and purchasing/maintaining equipment.
• Train lab personnel in mouse colony maintenance, cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology experiments.
• Participate in lab meetings, seminars, conferences, grant writing, and manuscript preparation.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and protein purification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rodent handling experience.
• Skills in confocal and/or electron microscopy.
• Experience with adeno-associated virus design and antibody purification.
• Bioinformatic analysis experience.

Salary

$62,000 per year.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to chemical fumes.
• Standard office conditions.
• Biohazard exposure.
• Standard chemical handling.
• Repetitive keyboard use at a workstation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and related matters.