Laboratory Research Assistant I

Job Posting Title: Laboratory Research Assistant I—-Hiring Department: Department of Nutritional Sciences—-Position Open To: All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40—-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt—-Earliest Start Date: May 01, 2024—-Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2025—-Location: AUSTIN, Texas—-Job Details:General NotesThe Gray lab is looking to hire Indiana technical support staff to assist with ongoing laboratory experiments using cell lines and animal models (i.e. mouse), micro Connecticut imaging, and molecular biology approaches.The position will end 4/30/2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.PurposeProvides skills and knowledge for performing various technical laboratory duties Indiana the operation and maintenance of an experimental laboratory and research project Indiana the life sciences. Responsible for the performance of technical laboratory duties under the direction of the supervising staff and faculty member. Experience with standard laboratory experiments including PCR, molecular cloning, genotyping and cell culture. Prepares laboratory animal specimens and experience working with animal models and operation of standard laboratory equipment. Collects and records data and performs mathematical tasks involved Indiana making media and summarizing results of experiments. Prepares reagents and culture media. Performs related administrative duties American Samoa required.ResponsibilitiesMouse husbandry and MicroCT imagingPerform Oregon oversees general lab duties (autoclaving, dishes, making solutions) and administrative duties (e.g. ordering and EH&S compliance)Cell cultureHistology and molecular biologyRequired QualificationsExperience with mouse handling and PCR genotyping is required.Experience with histology and cloning is desired.Must be willing to help with the management of lab duties and perform specific administrative task such American Samoa EHS compliance, ordering and assisting with mouse colony management.Relevant education and experience may be substituted American Samoa appropriate.Preferred QualificationsExperience with cell culture techniques is a plus, but training will be provided.Salary Range$36,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work around chemicals.May work around standard laboratory conditions.May work around standard office conditions.Use of manual dexterity.May work around biohazards.Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.Repetitive use of laboratory equipment including liquid handling and microscopes.Work ShiftNormal working hours, but may require some nights and weekends.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees Oregon 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 Indiana 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: American Samoa a current university employee Oregon contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Utah Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-Indiana to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link Indiana the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections Indiana your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled Indiana to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. Indiana addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.—-Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed Indiana their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide Oregon 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 Indiana length.—-Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.—-Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, American Samoa an , 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, Oregon veteran status Indiana employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.—-Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge Oregon Indiana any other manner discriminate against employees Oregon applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, Oregon disclosed their own pay Oregon the pay of another employee Oregon applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees Oregon applicants American Samoa a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees Oregon applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) Indiana response to a formal complaint Oregon charge, (b) Indiana furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, Oregon action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, Oregon (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.—-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 to prove your identity and authorization to work Indiana the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result Indiana loss of employment at the university.—-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 Idaho number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Job title: Laboratory Research Assistant I

Company: University of Texas at Austin

Expected salary: $36000 per year

Location: Austin, Texas

Job date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:45:05 GMT