Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate II

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II

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Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2021

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Description:

Transport, prepare and process samples for high throughput molecular testing by RT-qPCR for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a CLIA certified laboratory, principally as part of UT proactive community testing program.

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Job Details:

General Notes

Work schedule will require weekend work, but will be granted two consecutive days off during the week

Responsibilities

• Disinfect and transport specimens collected in virus inactivating media for detection of SARS-CoV-2. Execute standard operating procedures with precision and in compliance with all CLIA guidelines and regulations.

• Perform RNA extractions from respiratory and/or saliva specimens collected in virus inactivating media and perform PCR set ups for RT-qPCR for detection of SARS-CoV-2. Execute standard operating procedures with precision and in compliance with all CLIA guidelines and regulations.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards and enforce policies and procedures. Ensure procedure manuals are up to date and available to testing personnel for all assays and procedures in the station. Ensure reagents are properly labeled, stored, and QCd appropriately before placed in use.

• Use various LIMS to track, analyze, and result clinical testing runs Adjust, prioritize, and organize work to achieve maximum productivity. Assist peers and management with other tasks after completion of assigned work, operating as an effective member of a team. Participate in training and educating new hires and fellow staff.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or related field. Must be comfortable handling 96 and 384 well plates and multi-channel pipettors. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high throughput lab environment. Must be comfortable working with potentially infectious clinical samples (COVID-19) with appropriate PPE (provided by employer).

This position may require some driving of personal or University owned vehicles.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of previous clinical lab experience a plus. Ability to work independently and follow SOP instructions precisely. Familiarity with CLIA regulations, documentation, and procedures. Familiarity with RT-qPCR and ability to interpret results and troubleshoot.

Preferable Attributes:
Strong documentation and communication skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as listening skills Works well in a team environment. Flexibility and adaptability to changes. Reliable attendance and extra hours when required.

Salary Range

$52,000 +

Working Conditions

• Attire:
  Business Casual or Scrubs

• Long sleeves, pants, closed toe shoes. Personal protective equipment must be worn on site and will be provided by employer.

Work Shift

• The work hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  
  - 40 hours per week, schedule will shift depending on sample throughput

• Schedule will require weekends, Saturday and Sunday, but work week will still have two consecutive days off

• Alternate work shifts are possible. Work hours may vary to ensure social distancing.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that

ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous…