Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, III, or IV – Lab Manager & Cell Culture Specialist
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX
•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
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan (if position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
