Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II (Lab Manager)

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

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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:

Mar 03, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Mar 03, 2028

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a fixed term appointment. Initial appointment is for three years with the possibility to continue based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals.

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Purpose

This position will provide management and technical support for a cutting-edge neuroscience laboratory, including assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures critical for the care and use of experimental animals. 

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Provide guidance and training to laboratory members related to laboratory operations. Establish and maintain databases of information related to laboratory supplies, materials, procedures, regulations, and operations.Routine health checks involving non-human primates for signs of disease or illness. Assist in training non-human primates.Anesthesia and surgical support for researchers, cleaning and maintaining clinical supplies, sterilization of instruments and surgical pack preparation. Maintenance of medical records, administration of treatments and medication.Maintenance of controlled-substance logs, regulatory documentation and other records for the group. Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.Preparation of diagnostic samples, assisting in experimental procedures.

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., neuroscience, biology, chemistry, bioengineering).Minimum of two years of experience working in a wet lab environment, preferably in an academic or research setting.Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for working in a laboratory setting, with a commitment to promoting a culture of safety and compliance.Experience working with large animals, preferably non-human primates, including handling and anesthesia.Strong technical expertise in a wide range of laboratory techniques, such as optical imaging, electrophysiology and/or molecular biology.Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsMaster's or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., neuroscience, biology, chemistry, bioengineering).

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Working with hazardous equipment or materials

May work in all weather conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Climbing of stairs

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

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.