Virology & Gene Therapy Research 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

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.