Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant

Job Description

To support research in Dr. Marinelli's lab.

Essential Functions

Assist in routine histology of rodent brain tissue, including brain sectioning, mounting, bright field or confocal analysis of tissue and immunohistochemistry. Enter, catalog, and analyze data from immunohistology of brain tissue and behavioral experiments. Assist in routine animal care (weighing and recording animal health, pre and post-operative care, recording of all experimental procedures) and self-administration studies (behavioral testing, building of any needed supplies, computer programming, and maintaining proper functioning of the self-administration room).

Marginal/Incidental functions

Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, life science or related field.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Laboratory experience. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Proficiency with excel and other Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and data management. Proficiency with literature searches. Proficient with at least two of the following: rodent brain anatomy, brain slicing, confocal microscopy, bright field microscopy, immunohistochemistry.

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

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. The position requires the employee to be able to spend the majority of the time on his/her feet, standing, walking, or climbing on step-stools.

A criminal history background check will be required
for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment
Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present
acceptable, original
documents
to prove your identity and
authorization to work in the United States. Information
from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify
system for verification. Documents must be
presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do
so will result in dismissal.

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