Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II
Core
Establish and maintain plant propagation, regeneration, transformation, and genome-editing pipelines for model amphibious plants (Rorippa aquatica), while performing histology, microscopy, and molecular biology experiments.
Role type
Research Scientist / Research Engineer (Plant Molecular Biology)
Builds
Transgenic and genome-edited plant lines, molecular vectors, and research data
Domain
Plant biology, molecular genetics, tissue culture
Required skills
plant tissue culture, plant transformation, genome editing, histology, microscopy, molecular biology, vector construction, genotyping, genome sequencing, data analysis, basic bioinformatics (via careerplan.io/jobs/00046394-research-engineering-scientist-associate-ii-at-utaustin)
Preferred skills
vector and plasmid construction, biochemical methods, plant genetic engineering principles
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond general lab equipment
Responsibilities
Maintain growth rooms and laboratory stocks; perform histology and microscopy to examine plant phenotypes; design and analyze vectors/plasmids; assist with lab management and inventory; record and analyze instrument data; write reports and present at conferences; mentor junior researchers
Seniority
Mid-level (Masters required, or Bachelor's with 2-4 years experience)
