About the Role
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
- Perform administrative and laboratory support duties
- Perform cell biology laboratory research
- Train laboratory members in experimental techniques
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or related field
- Several years’ experience in laboratory research
- Master’s degree in biology or related field
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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
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- 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
- The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015
Skills
- Cell biology
- Laboratory management
- Mammalian cell culture
- Bacterial cell culture
- Generation of stable cell lines via lentiviral vectors
- Molecular cloning
- Gibson assembly
- Restriction digest
- PCR
- Fluorescence microscopy
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Several years’ experience in laboratory research
-
5 years’ experience in laboratory research
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or related field
- Master’s degree in biology or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000+
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan eligibility (if position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length)
About the Company
- The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
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.
