Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II

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Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 13, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will end effective one year from start date. Subsequent annual renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

Establish a propagation and transformation pipeline for our model amphibious plant, Rorippa aquatica (and related species). As you establish the pipeline, you will then try to do genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 constructs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a propagation and transformation pipeline for our model amphibious plant Rorippa aquatica (and related species).

• Assist fundamental, basic tasks for the operation of molecular biology research. Duties include washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware and plasticware (flasks, test tubes, pipettes, etc), making chemical solutions and cell/bacterial culture media, organize chemical inventories, purchase and stock chemical and consumable inventories. Pickup and drop off shipment to/from the laboratory. Assist scientists and students by collecting, organizing, inventorying, and maintaining biological material. Specifically, assist generation, screening, genotyping, harvesting of transgenic plant lines, mutants, and germplasms. Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data, specifically biological materials. Perform calculations, prepare charts, graphs and reports. May use software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data. Assist basic molecular biology experiments (e.g. plasmid prep, PCR), basic biochemistry experiments (e.g. recombinant protein expression, purification, SDS-PAGE), and/or basic and advanced microscopy (light microscopy, fluorescent microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy). Genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 constructs. Configure and operate laboratory apparatus and instruments; read and record instrument data; tabulate data; keep laboratory records, and coordinate equipment repairs. Specific equipment may include centrifuges, ultracentrifuge, gel electrophoresis/immunoblot apparatus, autoclaves, dish washer, biosafety cabinet, and freezers/cold chambers. Organize freezers, cold chambers, laboratory stocks of DNA, E.coli, yeast, and plant seeds under the supervision.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field of science or technology. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science degree in an appropriate field of science or technology. One year or more of experience in biochemistry/molecular biology research environment. Detail oriented, meticulous, and highly organized. Generally experienced in job duties and in the principles and practices associated with those duties with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles. Ability to draft routine reports and keep accurate records of work performed. Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise. Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction. Able to apply and use experience to perform a variety of new techniques.

Salary Range

$52,000+ 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

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.

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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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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.