Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

Job Posting Title:

Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Description:

To provide proteomics and metabolomics services using HPLC and mass spectrometry in the Proteomics Facility under the direction of Maria Person.

Job Details:

General Notes

RESA III to provide proteomics and metabolomics services in the Proteomics Facility, collaborate with faculty to advance research aims, maintain lab HPLC and mass spectrometry equipment, develop new services, present and publish research findings and assist in funding acquisition, and contribute to lab administrative duties .

Responsibilities

Provide facility services and conduct collaborations with research labs in proteomics and metabolomics using LC and mass spectrometry instrumentation and software, with associated sample preparation.

Consult with users on experimental design and sample preparation, respond to emails, prepare results and deliver to users electronically within the expected turnaround time. Train users on self-service equipment and conduct workshops related to facility services.

Operate and do maintenance on the lab high flow and nano-HPLC systems and mass spectrometers. Recommend new software to add to the facility. Data backups and computer networking.

Project management for quantitative proteomics projects with consultation, experimental planning, execution of protocols, data analysis, and delivery. Develop, test, and implement new protocols for new services and software for data analysis.

Present research findings at relevant conferences, contribute to publications from collaborations, and assist in grant writing. Administrative report preparation.

Other duties as assigned. Occasional need to work outside normal business hours or on weekends .

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in proteomics, biochemistry, or a relevant field and 2 years experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry of proteins. Experience in HPLC at ml/min to nl/min flow rates and high resolution mass spectrometry instrumentation daily operation and routine maintenance. Experience with SDS-PAGE gels, proteolytic digestion and protein identification, modification enrichment and label based quantitation protocols. Experience with proteomics software including database searching for protein identification. Experience with networking computers and installing and troubleshooting software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working in a team environment and collaborating with on and off site research labs. Ability to multi-task. Ability to work independently and perform service work with expected turnaround and quality control .

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in proteomics, biochemistry, or a relevant field. Metabolomics experience. Python and R knowledge Experience using Orbitrap Fusion instruments. Experience with MALDI. Experience repairing nanoLC and mass spectrometry equipment. Experience in a multi investigator or core facility setting.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

Work around chemical fumes

Work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

Work around chemicals

Work around electrical and mechanical hazards and sharp objects

Work in an environment with high equipment noise

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving

Climbing stairs

Work Shift

M-F, 8 hours/day with occasional weekend work

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

E-Verify:

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