Research Engineering / Scientist Assistant

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

12d • $35,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position with an end date of 8/31/2028, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals. This position will assist an interdisciplinary research team with molecular genetic research using zebrafish and human cells for discovery and rare disease science.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and core experience in molecular biology in a laboratory setting.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a broad group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate students.
• Must be comfortable interacting in an interdisciplinary setting and interacting with researchers from practicing physicians to basic scientists working with patients with rare disease.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with relevant molecular biology laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated skills designing and managing an ongoing FileMaker Pro database.
• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Prior experience with peer-review manuscript preparation and IACUC submission.

Responsibilities

• Develop, collect, conduct, and analyze research projects including genotyping, behavior tests, and gene editing as part of a team of faculty, research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.
• Assist with database management.
• Assist with IACUC submission & management.
• Assist with maintaining regular lab supplies and inventory management
• Assist with zebrafish strain colony management
• Assist with human cell line propagation and management
• Assist with manuscripts and publications (authorship will depend on candidate’s initiative).
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees