Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, III, or IV – Lab Manager & Cell Culture Specialist

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

4d • $35,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Garner Lab (www.rikkigarnerlab.org) in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable and highly organized Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist to help build and support a new interdisciplinary research laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory operations, ordering and organization, mammalian cell culture, and research support.

Requirements

• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and recognize and respond to problems in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform and/or learn routine mammalian cell culture, including thawing, feeding, splitting/passaging, cryopreservation, and maintenance of cell lines (including stem cells).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with human pluripotent stem cells or hiPSCs is strongly preferred.
• Experience with laboratory ordering, inventory systems, shared equipment, SOP development, contamination prevention, mycoplasma testing, cryopreservation, microscopy, or molecular biology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory; place and track orders; receive and organize supplies; maintain shared spaces, freezers, refrigerators, and common reagents; track equipment service and maintenance; help establish and maintain efficient laboratory workflows and recordkeeping systems.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including thawing, feeding, splitting/passaging, cryopreservation, and maintenance of cell lines. Support experiments under established protocols and assist with molecular/cellular biology workflows. Maintain careful records and follow rigorous aseptic technique and contamination-prevention procedures.
• Assist with development and implementation of SOPs; maintain shared protocols and documentation; help train new laboratory members in routine laboratory procedures; support laboratory safety and compliance; assist with additional research and operational needs as appropriate.

Benefits

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level