Research Technician

The University of Texas at Austin

Port Aransas, TX, US
Base: $35,000 - $40,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
The position focuses on marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management within the MMAR Lab

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management within the MMAR Lab.
  • There is significant room for intellectual growth, encouraging technicians to eventually lead their own independent research projects.
  • The role involves maintaining protist cultures, supporting field sampling efforts, and managing lab chemical inventories.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management within the MMAR Lab.

Salary

Base: $35,000 - $40,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with aseptic technique and microbial culturing
  • Background in data analysis or R programming
  • Interest in developing independent research projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, marine science, microbiology, or related discipline
  • Criminal history background check required for finalists
  • Employment eligibility verification (I-9) required upon hiring

Work Rights

Not specified

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