Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees