Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)

University of Texas at Austin

1d • $48,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is to provide research assistance, laboratory management, and management of the mouse colony for the Ehrlich lab.

Requirements

• Prior experience with mouse handling, colony maintenance, and genotyping
• Robust organizational skills
• Prior experience with cryosectioning and immunofluorescence staining and imaging
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with flow cytometry

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and administrative functions: carry out basic lab maintenance/upkeep, order and store general lab supplies/reagents, manage inventory, and maintain ordering databases, keeping track of spending. Submit receipts to departmental ordering team. Coordinate reagent shipments. Train new personnel in lab-specific procedures. Maintain lab meeting schedule, ensure conference room is reserved for lab meeting, and maintain rotating lab chore chart.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC and EHS regulations, including coordinating training for lab members.
• Manage mouse colony and maintain laboratory animal database and safety records; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff and coordinate communication between ARC and lab members; serve as emergency contact for ARC; coordinate animal shipments with ARC staff.
• Perform scientific experiments as directed, primarily involving standard and multiplex immunofluorescence imaging.
• Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
• Assist lab members with experiments, as needed, including flow cytometry/cell sorting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed