Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III Full-time

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences

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 22, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose: We are a recently formed cell biology lab focused on studying the role cell morphology plays in signal transduction and in understanding the ways cells manipulate their shapes as a means of altering signaling towards specific cell fates. We are seeking an experienced lab manager and experimentalist to join and help shape the day-to-day operations and culture of this new laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative and laboratory support duties
• Perform cell biology laboratory research
• Train laboratory members in experimental techniques

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in biology or related field, with several years' experience in laboratory research.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in biology or related field. >5 years' experience in laboratory research. Lab management experience. Ability to learn and develop protocols for new experimental techniques. Mammalian cell culture. Bacterial cell culture. Generation of stable cell lines via lentiviral vectors. Molecular cloning via Gibson assembly, restriction digest, PCR, etc. Fluorescence microscopy

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

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