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Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV provides molecular biology and biochemistry support for laboratory projects. The role includes construct and vector generation, protein expression and purification, antibody production and testing, transcriptomic analyses, microscopy, and lab management. It also involves training staff, participating in research discussions and events, and collaborating on grants and manuscripts.

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Skills

Molecular BiologyBiochemistrycDNA Construct DesignViral Vector GenerationProtein ExpressionProtein PurificationAntibody ProductionTranscriptomic AnalysisImmunohistochemistryElectron MicroscopyConfocal MicroscopyLab ManagementAnimal Colony ManagementCell CultureStaff TrainingGrant WritingManuscript Writing

Full job description

Provide support in molecular biology and biochemistry for lab projects including designing and generating cDNA constructs and viral expression vectors; expression and purification of proteins from bacteria and mammalian cells; production and testing of antibodies directed against ion channels and synaptic proteins; transcriptomic analyses of gene expression.Perform experiments involving immunohistochemistry, electron and confocal microscopy in various tissue preparations.Participate in general lab management duties including onboarding personnel, compliance, oversight of animal colonies, manage IACUC and biosafety protocols, equipment purchases/maintenance.Train lab staff to participate in mouse colony maintenance, general lab maintenance, experiments involving cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology.Engage intellectually in projects by attending lab meetings, seminars, conferences, and collaborating with lab staff in writing grants, manuscripts.

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