Perform molecular biology experiments to design, construct, and analyze vectors and plasmids for transformation. Perform genotyping, genome sequencing as required. Maintain and organize laboratory stocks of DNA, E.coli, yeast, and plant seeds under the supervision.
Read and record instrument data; tabulate data; Analyze data; keep laboratory records and Lab Notebooks with high ethical standard. Organize and manage data as required by the guidelines. Perform basic bioinformatics pipelines as required for the research project.
Write reports, meet regularly with the PI and team members to communicate research updates; participate and present at the lab meetings and other professional scientific conferences, assist grant applications as well as manuscript submission.
Mentor and train junior researchers (e.g. undergraduates and starting technicians) with basic lab competency tasks as well as plant tissue culture, transformation, and regeneration.
Required Qualifications
Requirements
Salary
$52,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
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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Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II ----
Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 26, 2027 ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
Purpose
The position involves pl ant propagation, tissue Culture, transformation and genome editing expert.
Utaustin · Austin, TX