Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves laboratory management and contributions to research on reverse transcriptases and related enzymes. The role includes significant responsibilities in laboratory safety, compliance, personnel supervision, and financial oversight, alongside hands-on research activities such as protein purification, biochemical assays, and molecular biology techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form upon hiring.
• Presentation of acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.
• Compliance with E-Verify requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in laboratory management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Laboratory Safety Officer, managing radioactivity, lab assets, EHS, chemical, and biological safety.
• Act as UT facilities contact and ensure laboratory compliance, including personnel training, chemical inventory, and BSL2 inventory.
• Write protocols for laboratory procedures.
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate students.
• Arrange for equipment and laboratory repair.
• Monitor laboratory accounts and oversee lab purchases.
• Perform protein purification, biochemical assays, and molecular biology techniques.
• Engage in cloning and other core competencies.
• Learn and implement new methods as needed for research.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan eligibility (if position is at least 20 hours per week and 135 days in length).
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

What This Job Offers

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