About the Role
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.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Skills
- macro and microalgae
- algal DNA extraction
- PCR
- bioinformatics
- cryopreservation of microalgae
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate III
Education Level
- B.S. degree
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000+
Benefits
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
About the Company
- The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and students.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
