Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, III, or IV – Lab Manager & Cell Culture Specialist Full-time

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, II, III, or IV – Lab Manager & Cell Culture Specialist

The Garner Lab in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable and highly organized Lab Manager and Cell Culture Specialist to help build and support a new interdisciplinary research laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory operations, ordering and organization, mammalian cell culture, and research support.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory operations, ordering, inventory, and organization
• Cell culture and research support
• SOPs, training, documentation, and general laboratory support

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will be hired at the RESA I, II, III, or IV level depending on education, relevant experience, and demonstrated level of independence in laboratory operations, mammalian cell culture, and research support. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• RESA I: Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or a related field.
• RESA II: Master's degree in a related field, or bachelor's degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• RESA III: PhD in a related field, or master's degree plus at least two years of highly relevant experience, or bachelor's degree plus at least four years of highly relevant experience.
• RESA IV: PhD in a related field plus at least two years of highly relevant experience, or master's degree plus at least four years of highly relevant experience, or bachelor's degree plus at least six years of highly relevant experience.

ALL LEVELS:

Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures. Ability to work independently and recognize and respond to problems in a timely manner. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability and willingness to perform and/or learn routine mammalian cell culture, including thawing, feeding, splitting/passaging, cryopreservation, and maintenance of cell lines (including stem cells).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mammalian cell culture. Experience with human pluripotent stem cells or hiPSCs is strongly preferred.

Experience with laboratory ordering, inventory systems, shared equipment, SOP development, contamination prevention, mycoplasma testing, cryopreservation, microscopy, or molecular biology is desirable.

Salary Range

• RESA I: $35,000+ depending on qualifications
• RESA II: $45,000+ depending on qualifications
• RESA III: $55,000+ depending on qualifications
• RESA IV: $65,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals

Required Materials

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