Research Engineering Scientist Associate III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Details

General Notes

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy / Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Purpose

The Genomic Sequencing and Analysis Facility is a full-service sequencing core offering services to researchers on campus ranging from genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and methylation array services. The selected scientist will be responsible for planning and executing complex bench experiments and assisting researchers with single cell and spatial sample preparation to ensure successful projects.

Responsibilities

Execute simple and complex protocols related to Next Generation Sequencing protocols without error according to manufacturer or other published instructions. Provide detailed documentation of work performed. Ability to troubleshoot complex problems when they arise.

Provide customer support by assisting with sample guidelines regarding quality and quantity. Assist customers with single cell and nuclei isolations for single cell / nuclei RNA-Seq. Assist researchers with tissue sample preparation for spatial transcriptomic work.

Skillfully operate and maintain a wide range of equipment used for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Management of operating manuals, reagents, and consumables.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree and two years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.

Experience isolating and processing cells and / or nuclei for RNA-Seq

Tissue sectioning experience

Preferred Qualifications

Single cell or spatial transcriptomic data analysis

Microscopy experience

Next Generation Sequencer set up

Salary Range

65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

May work around chemicals

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Lifting and moving

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

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.

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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.

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.