Laboratory Technician for Molecular Programming / Synthetic Biology

Job Posting Title:

Laboratory Technician for Molecular Programming / Synthetic Biology

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Hiring Department:

Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Soloveichik group (https://solo-group.link) is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to work on a project related to DNA synthesis technologies. Our group works with information-bearing molecules like DNA and RNA to create artificial biomolecular programs, and wet-lab experiments are combined with new mathematical abstractions that help guide programming of molecular function.

Our group consists of interdisciplinary researchers interested in unconventional computation broadly defined (such as chemical, analog, and quantum). Our research combines theory such as defining models of computation and proving theorems, with laboratory experiments such as making DNA-only systems that compute.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the PI and a graduate student to implement experimental studies.

• Write and edit manuscripts, and give presentations.

• Maintenance of lab equipment, purchasing of supplies, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree.

• Prior experience in general wet-lab experimental techniques (e.g., PCR, electrophoresis, etc) 

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment; excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related area. 

• Previous experience with DNA nanotechnology

• Previous experience with non-coding RNA such as RNA aptamers

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions 

• May work around chemicals

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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Compliance:

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