Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments relating to electrophysiological and biochemical assays measuring ion channel function.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects.
• Assistance in mouse colony management and training of other lab personnel in lab techniques and mouse colony management as needed.
• Reading scientific literature, writing parts of manuscripts, attendance of seminars/lab meetings, presenting research at internal and external conferences.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field
• Experience with mouse handling and behavioral assays
• Experience with genotyping and PCR
• At least two years of wet lab experience

Requirements

• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology
• Salary
• $37,000
• Working Conditions
• 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
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
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• Employment Eligibility:
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• Pay Transparency:

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Department of Neuroscience ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding. Purpose Perform research experiments and assist in mouse colony management.

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