Research Engineering Scientist Assistant

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

Carry out research into biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein and RNA engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist with organizing lab, including routine forms and approvals, ordering, and carrying out research into enzyme engineering.

Carry out research into modular, high-throughput assay development, and genetic circuit construction.

Compile, analyze and summarize data as needed for reports and for publication and dissemination.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with cloning, mutagenesis, and protein expression.

Salary Range

38,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around bio-hazards

May work around chemicals

Work Shift

40 Hours per week - Standard Monday - Friday

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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.

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.