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Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

$55k

The University of Texas at Austin Staff

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

The lab of Dr. Kristen Harris is looking for a long-term staff to manage the rodent colony and provide research and administrative support for the lab.

The Harris lab focuses on research related to plasticity of synapse ultrastructure and neural connectivity.

Purpose: Provide research support and lab management and colony management support to the Harris Lab.

Responsibilities:

  • Rodent colony management: daily monitoring, managing breeders, genotyping, routine handling, assisting with procedures, and communicating with the animal facility personnel.
  • Research support: support in experimental procedures, data analysis, and data management. Tasks include, but are not limited to, rodent surgeries, tissue harvesting and processing for light and electron microscopy, LM and EM imaging, post-processing and analysis of EM images, serving as a tester for software tools being developed in the lab, drafting and updating experimental protocols; recordkeeping and organizing documentation.
  • Lab Management: support general lab management and administrative duties, including maintaining compliance on lab safety and animal use (e.g., site maintenance, testing safety equipment, managing hazardous waste disposal, recordkeeping, etc.); maintenance of lab equipment; requisition of lab supplies; basic laboratory organization and upkeep tasks.
  • Train students and other staff in animal colony maintenance, lab safety and maintenance, and experimental procedures.
  • Engage intellectually in projects by attending lab meetings and seminars and helping to plan and execute experiments.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field.
  • Familiarity with scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work.
  • Two or more years of prior experience working in a research lab. Research experience may include undergraduate research experience in a laboratory for more than just course work.
  • Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and recognize and respond to problems in a timely manner.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with rodent handling
  • Experience using light and/or electron microscopy
Salary

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • May work around chemicals and chemical fumes
  • May work around biohazards
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Climbing up the stairs
  • Climbing ladders
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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