Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Hiring department: Culture Collection of Algae

Location: Austin, TX
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Position duration: Expected to continue until July 20, 2027
FLSA status: Exempt

About the role

The facilities manager supervises undergraduate laboratory staff, manages supplies, oversees the cleaning and sterilization of glassware, organizes the physical facilities, maintains equipment, serves as the UTEX safety officer, assists the curator in supervision of undergraduate research projects, maintains the cryogenic storage facilities, and oversees cryopreservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate students, including training on cryopreservation and DNA projects.
• Oversee the CCA cryopreservation program.
• Perform cryogenic inventory and database backups.
• Perform and assist with research projects.
• Oversee the CCA DNA barcoding project.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Oversee culture media production.
• Maintain the cryogenic storage facilities.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with macro and microalgae
• Experience with algal DNA extraction, PCR, and bioinformatics
• Experience with cryopreservation of microalgae

Pay

$50,000+

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals