Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III Full-time

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Hiring Department: Culture Collection of Algae

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jul 20, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose

The facilities manager supervises undergraduate laboratory staff, manages supplies, oversees the cleaning and sterilization of glassware, organizes the physical facilities, maintains equipment, serves as the UTEX safety officer, assists the curator in supervision of undergraduate research projects, maintains the cryogenic storage facilities, and oversees cryopreservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate students, including training on cryopreservation and DNA projects.
• Oversee the CCA cryopreservation program.
• Perform cryogenic inventory and database backups.
• Perform and assist with research projects. Oversees the CCA DNA barcoding project.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Oversee culture media production.
• Maintain the cryogenic storage facilities.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with macro and microalgae; Experience with algal DNA extraction, PCR, and bioinformatics; Experience with cryopreservation of microalgae.

Salary Range

$50,000+

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or 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