Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II

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Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

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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:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Mar 11, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will end effective one year from start date. Subsequent annual renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

To support the Department of Molecular Biosciences research infrastructure by strategically assisting with shared equipment, spaces, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, maintenance, and strategically advise on MBS Shared equipment (service agreements, fix versus replacement analysis, etc.). Should possess excellent communication skills and be able to gather information and make recommendations when instruments don't function properly.

• Act as liaison with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proposed disposal of chemicals and perform equipment decontamination procedures, as described.

• Oversee and manage the care, stocking, maintenance, etc. of shared MBS research spaces (Cold Rooms, Dark Rooms, Film Processors, Autoclaves, etc.)

• Oversee training, user logs, and compliance of all MBS shared equipment and shared spaces.

• Manage and collaborate with CNS Facilities and other agencies for MBS surplus, lab closeouts, research lab moves, and/or renovations, etc.

• Act as liaison with CBRS and other UT agencies to assist MBS with research equipment and space needs.

• Act as liaison with CNS IT and assist with shared IT equipment.

• Act as liaison with MBS Administrative team on space and inventory.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, life science or related field and two years of laboratory experience. Previous employment in a research lab with familiarity in using and maintaining lab equipment. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required experience in a research lab. Additional experience maintaining laboratory equipment. Experience in project management. Knowledge of University of Texas inventory systems and processes.

Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around chemicals and chemical fumes.

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs and climbing of ladders.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

• The position requires the employee to be able to spend most of the time on his/her feet, standing, walking, or climbing on stepstools.

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.