Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, II, or III

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Lab Manager for the Dickinson laboratory, responsible for the day-to-day organization and upkeep of the lab. While not primarily a research role, a well-qualified applicant will have the capacity to undertake assigned research tasks as time permits. The ideal candidate seeks a long-term position with opportunities for growth and career advancement within the lab manager role, valuing strong interpersonal relationships and a positive lab culture. This role is not suitable for individuals aiming to gain short-term research experience before graduate school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field, preferably in biology or chemistry.
Minimum of 1-2 years laboratory work experience. Undergraduate research experience is acceptable but full-time laboratory experience is preferred.
Basic computer skills including comfort with building and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision is essential.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with C. elegans in a laboratory setting.
Prior experience working with mammalian tissue culture cells.
Experience with basic soft-lithography microfabrication (PDMS).
Programming skills, especially in Java or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all day-to-day tasks required to maintain a smoothly running laboratory.
Preparing C. elegans culture plates and other medium and stock solutions.
Washing and stocking glassware.
General cleaning and upkeep.
Monitors stocks of lab consumables and places orders for new materials as needed or requested by other lab members.
Maintains the lab’s collections of C. elegans strains, cell lines, and plasmids, including freezing and thawing stocks and maintaining databases.
Serves as lab safety officer, ensuring compliance with EHS regulations.
Performs research tasks as assigned to assist lab members in completing experiments.
Attends weekly group meetings to report on the status of lab upkeep.