Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I
University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
This position will support multiple research projects related to gene editing, AI-guided protein engineering, and genome maintenance. The applicant will also perform some reporting, technical writing, and lab management duties. Employment is expected to continue for one year from the start date, with subsequent annual renewals based on performance, research progress, and funding.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular biology experiments, purify proteins, and conduct assays to test activity.
- Carry out biochemical, cell biology, and genetic assays, including screens of engineered gene editing enzymes and their inhibitors.
- Conduct tissue culture experiments.
- Prepare samples for next-generation DNA sequencing.
- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in writing grants, manuscripts, progress reports, and other technical documents.
- Organize lab materials, perform regular lab clean-ups, manage electronic information (e.g., plasmid and strain databases), and maintain reagents.
- Assist graduate students with technical experiments and help new students integrate into the lab.
- Attend weekly group meetings and journal clubs to report on research status.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Research experience in an academic or industry lab, or equivalent hands-on laboratory coursework.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Skills
- Mammalian cell culture
- Chromatography systems
- Electrophoresis systems
- Quantitative biochemistry
- Preparing samples for next-generation sequencing
- Coding in R
- Coding in Python
- Lab management
- Lab organization
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate I
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $41,600+
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility (if position is at least 20 hours/week and 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.
- If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
- The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.
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.