Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

77d • $35,000

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School is looking for Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant. Employment is based on continuation of grant funding. This is a lab staff position to support the Ekker program and to further develop our gene editing research efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field or a graduate of the ACC biotechnology program Associate of Applied Science Degree.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with cell culture especially iPSCs or ES cells.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with other members of the research team, actively participating in lab meetings and discussions.
• Present research progress and findings in regular lab meetings and potentially at scientific conferences.
• Accurately record experimental data and assist in data analysis using various software tools and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with other Ekker lab researchers including students to interpret and present findings effectively.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments and assist with inventory management of laboratory supplies.
• Perform a range of experimental molecular, gene editing and genomics techniques and procedures related to mitochondrial biology and metabolism.
• Support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility for retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree