Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I
The University of Texas at Austin
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
About the Role
The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I position involves studying viruses and bacteria, host response to infection, and novel gene therapy approaches relevant to new vaccine development.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct wet bench experiments to understand the role of RNA in host-pathogen interactions, the antiviral response, and novel gene therapy approaches.
- Assist in lab management, including ordering, organization, cleaning, and scheduling.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in molecular biology.
- Experience with animal models.
- Experience processing large data.
- Experience with cell culture.
- Experience in vaccinology.
- Experience with virus infection.
Working Conditions
- Personal protection equipment (furnished).
- Potential exposure to chemical fumes.
- Potential exposure to biohazards.
- Potential exposure to chemicals.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information (at least one from a supervisor).
- Letter of interest.