The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago
Research Associate
Port Aransas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Marine Science. This role involves overseeing technical operations for research and testing activities, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Design, operate and maintain multi-purpose culture, static, flow-through, and recirculating flow systems and laboratories in the Center for Coastal Ocean Science, including the operations and maintenance of an automated flow-through toxicology exposure chamber
Assist in writing scientific proposals to obtain long-term funding
Assist in operating a seawater intake and filtration system to maintain a constant supply of clean water to CCOS and other facilities
Designs and implements a preventive maintenance plan for aquaculture and exposure systems to ensure continuous operation
Troubleshoots and resolves system alarms to prevent equipment damage and/or experiment failure. Provides electrical and plumbing support for repair, maintenance, and redesign of exposure systems to achieve scientific objectives
Provides scientific and technical expertise to students and faculty to ensure experiments are designed to operate within facility parameters. Schedules, coordinates and manages multiple research facilities to ensure faculty research goals are met in a timely manner
Operates CCOS effluent treatment system and waste disposal to ensure compliance
Conducts other duties as assigned in support of research operations
Qualification
Required
PhD. in a relevant scientific discipline and at least one year of experience in aquatic toxicology
Experience with aquatic husbandry for freshwater and marine vertebrates and invertebrates
Demonstrated scientific, analytical, and numerical skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation practices
Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across various groups
Flexibility in schedule and approach to support operational and system needs
Working knowledge of plumbing, hydrodynamics, and automated process control systems, including circuitry, programmable logic controllers and system I/O
Experience with contamination control and hazardous materials handling, shipping, and disposal
Experience managing and operating a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory
Preferred
More than five years' experience in aquatic toxicology
Benefits
Retirement Plan Eligibility: 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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
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Will Whiting
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