Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

at  The University of Texas at Austin

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:
May 15, 2024
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2025
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Location:

Responsibilities

• Work on an established research project aimed at characterizing a protein produced by a bacterial symbiont and at determining its role in the symbiosis. This will require molecular biology methods, proteomic methods, imaging methods, and insect dissection. It also requires troubleshooting experiments and good communication with lab members working on related topics.
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook, compile, analyze and summarize data as needed for reports and for publication and dissemination, and contribute to writing publications.
• Act as liaison with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure proposed disposal of chemical and biological waste, as described.
• Maintain lab consumables, including plastics, PCR gel bench supplies, and glassware.
• Other functions related to general laboratory procedures and activities as assigned

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