Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

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Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

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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:

Oct 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Initial assignment is for one year from hire date, renewable for additional one-year periods. This position will include a full-time benefits package.

Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background check requirement.

Purpose

The Young Lab (https://sites.utexas.edu/beccayoungevodevolab/) in the Department of Integrative Biology at UT Austin seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented laboratory technician to play a key role in setting up and supporting the research operations of our lab. Our research focuses on understanding the developmental and evolutionary processes driving phenotypic diversity in vertebrate systems. The lab uses comparative developmental biology experiments to investigate how genes (regulation, function, and sequence) contribute to differences in morphology and behavior. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the foundational stages of a lab, contributing to cutting-edge research program that integrates ecological, developmental, and molecular approaches.

This position will involve standard molecular biology techniques, histological techniques, developmental experiments, and some general lab management. The work will also include data analysis, and there will be opportunities for publishing the research.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment, organize new lab space, and establish operational protocols to ensure the lab is fully functional and equipped to conduct high-quality research.

• Use advanced histological and developmental biology techniques to preserve and analyze samples, including tissue fixation, staining, sectioning, and imaging, to study gene localization and expression patterns. Perform molecular biology procedures such as RNA and DNA extraction to assess and compare gene regulation.

• Assist in data analysis for research publication and related assignments

• Maintain a safe and orderly molecular laboratory environment by ensuring proper cleanliness, monitoring stock levels of supplies and reagents, and maintaining the functionality of all laboratory equipment.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree. Experience in general molecular biology lab techniques (e.g., RNA/DNA work) and basic computer literacy are required. Related education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous laboratory experience, especially in histology, embryology, or developmental biology is highly desirable.

Salary Range

$35,568 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemicals

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• Flexible: 40 hours/week is required, and most of this time should be during normal business hours (e.g., 9:00am-5:00pm), although numbers of hours/day and days/week can be negotiated and may change depending on what projects are being pursued.

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]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• 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.