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About the Role

This is a lab staff position to support the Stephen Ekker research program and to further develop our gene editing research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with other members of the research team, actively participating in lab meetings and discussions.
• Present research progress and findings in regular lab meetings and potentially at scientific conferences.
• Accurately record experimental data and assist in data analysis using various software tools and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with other Ekker lab researchers including students to interpret and present findings effectively.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assist with inventory management of laboratory supplies.
• Perform a range of experimental molecular, gene editing and genomics techniques and procedures related to mitochondrial biology and metabolism.
• Perform tissue sample preparation, cell culture, molecular biology assays, and microscopy.
• Support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific field.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Prior laboratory research experience in molecular biology.
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
• 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.

Skills

• Gene editing
• Molecular biology techniques
• Genomics techniques
• Mitochondrial biology
• Metabolism research
• Tissue sample preparation
• Cell culture
• Molecular biology assays
• Microscopy
• Zebrafish strain maintenance
• Data analysis
• Statistical methods

Location

• AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior laboratory research experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific field.

Salary/Compensations

• $38,000+

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility (if position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length).

About the Company

• The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School is looking for Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant.
• Employment is based on continuation of grant funding.
• 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.
• 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.