Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant, Biomedical Engineering Cosgriff-Hernandez Lab in Cockrell School of Engineering Full-time

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant, Biomedical Engineering Cosgriff-Hernandez Lab in Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department: Biomedical Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America's Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

This Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant is to conduct research, help supervise and mentor students, and perform miscellaneous duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the Cosgriff-Hernandez Laboratory's mission to develop advanced polymeric biomaterials for medical devices. Establish and optimize experimental protocols for biomaterial synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and biological evaluation, while helping manage laboratory operations and shared research facilities.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to undergraduate and graduate students on related projects, fostering a collaborative and rigorous research environment.
• Miscellaneous duties including research discussions, equipment maintenance, paper and proposal writing, external collaborations, etc. Develop and maintain collaborations with investigators across engineering, clinical, and translational disciplines to advance multidisciplinary research.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic methods.

Salary Range

$35,568+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical or mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.