Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Labo
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Research Support
Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Research Support
Hiring Department: Center for Biomedical Research Support
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Purpose The Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL) is a state-of-the-art electron microscopy (EM) facility equipped with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and CryoEM capabilities. Our instruments include a FEI Titan Krios with a Biocontinuum GIF and K3 direct detector, a Thermo-Fisher Glacios with a Falcon IVi detector, and a JEOL 1400 Flash with a ClearView camera and Oxford Instruments Xplore detector. SSBL is seeking motivated and collaborative candidates for a TEM Specialist position.
This evergreen posting will assist in recruiting for either a RESA III or a RESA IV position based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to a high-performance research core facility, support cutting-edge structural biology research, and grow professionally within a dynamic, service‑oriented environment.
Responsibilities RESA III
Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support: Assist with coordinating maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) and ancillary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
User Training & Support: Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; provide ongoing support for the user community.
Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy: Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data on behalf of users or projects; assess user-generated data and provide guidance to improve data quality; assist in testing and optimizing new workflows and imaging conditions as applicable.
Facility Operations & Documentation: Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with managing and tracking bookings and training activities using the facility scheduling system (FBS); maintain accurate usage and performance logs.
Technical Resource & Collaboration: Serve as a technical resource for researchers and colleagues; stay informed about new developments in EM instrumentation, software, and techniques relevant to the facility’s mission.
RESA IV
Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support: Independently coordinate maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on TEMs and ancillary equipment; critically evaluate service operations and validate performance as appropriate.
User Training & Support: Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; develop and update training materials; provide ongoing support; serve as a subject-matter expert for specialized experiments.
Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy: Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data; assess user-generated data and provide guidance; lead implementation of data collection strategies, protocols, and best practices for the user community.
Facility Operations & Documentation: Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with bookings/training; maintain accurate logs.
Technical Resource & Collaboration: Serve as a technical resource; stay informed about developments in EM instrumentation; higher level staff may provide technical leadership and evaluate emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in life or physical sciences, or related field.
At least 2 years’ experience operating or maintaining high-end transmission electron microscopes, with at least 1 year of cryo-TEM experience for imaging biological samples.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for teamwork and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary user base.
Strong commitment to building and maintaining a positive work environment.
Ability to work independently or as a team member; strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills; ability to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Over 2 years’ experience operating or maintaining high-end TEMs with cryo-TEM experience; experience with FEI/ThermoFisher Scientific and JEOL microscopes.
Familiarity with SPA cryo-em workflows/equipment; knowledge of cryo-ET and microED data collection/processing as a plus.
Experience using SerialEM; experience training or assisting others; experience in a multi-user training facility environment.
Salary Range $70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all listed materials may affect candidacy.
Resume
3 work references with contact information (at least one 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 when you apply; you will have an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in Application Questions. Ensure ALL required materials are uploaded before submitting.
Important for current university employees and contingent workers:
Apply within Workday; update your Professional Profile as prompted; you will be prompted to upload your resume and any additional required materials.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.
Other Compliance & Notices Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS, subject to terms. Background Checks: criminal history check for finalists. Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. Pay Transparency, E-Verify information, and Compliance details are provided as part of the posting.
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Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Research Support
Hiring Department: Center for Biomedical Research Support
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Purpose The Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL) is a state-of-the-art electron microscopy (EM) facility equipped with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and CryoEM capabilities. Our instruments include a FEI Titan Krios with a Biocontinuum GIF and K3 direct detector, a Thermo-Fisher Glacios with a Falcon IVi detector, and a JEOL 1400 Flash with a ClearView camera and Oxford Instruments Xplore detector. SSBL is seeking motivated and collaborative candidates for a TEM Specialist position.
This evergreen posting will assist in recruiting for either a RESA III or a RESA IV position based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to a high-performance research core facility, support cutting-edge structural biology research, and grow professionally within a dynamic, service‑oriented environment.
Responsibilities RESA III
Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support: Assist with coordinating maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) and ancillary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
User Training & Support: Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; provide ongoing support for the user community.
Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy: Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data on behalf of users or projects; assess user-generated data and provide guidance to improve data quality; assist in testing and optimizing new workflows and imaging conditions as applicable.
Facility Operations & Documentation: Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with managing and tracking bookings and training activities using the facility scheduling system (FBS); maintain accurate usage and performance logs.
Technical Resource & Collaboration: Serve as a technical resource for researchers and colleagues; stay informed about new developments in EM instrumentation, software, and techniques relevant to the facility’s mission.
RESA IV
Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support: Independently coordinate maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on TEMs and ancillary equipment; critically evaluate service operations and validate performance as appropriate.
User Training & Support: Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; develop and update training materials; provide ongoing support; serve as a subject-matter expert for specialized experiments.
Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy: Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data; assess user-generated data and provide guidance; lead implementation of data collection strategies, protocols, and best practices for the user community.
Facility Operations & Documentation: Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with bookings/training; maintain accurate logs.
Technical Resource & Collaboration: Serve as a technical resource; stay informed about developments in EM instrumentation; higher level staff may provide technical leadership and evaluate emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in life or physical sciences, or related field.
At least 2 years’ experience operating or maintaining high-end transmission electron microscopes, with at least 1 year of cryo-TEM experience for imaging biological samples.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for teamwork and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary user base.
Strong commitment to building and maintaining a positive work environment.
Ability to work independently or as a team member; strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills; ability to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Over 2 years’ experience operating or maintaining high-end TEMs with cryo-TEM experience; experience with FEI/ThermoFisher Scientific and JEOL microscopes.
Familiarity with SPA cryo-em workflows/equipment; knowledge of cryo-ET and microED data collection/processing as a plus.
Experience using SerialEM; experience training or assisting others; experience in a multi-user training facility environment.
Salary Range $70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all listed materials may affect candidacy.
Resume
3 work references with contact information (at least one 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 when you apply; you will have an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in Application Questions. Ensure ALL required materials are uploaded before submitting.
Important for current university employees and contingent workers:
Apply within Workday; update your Professional Profile as prompted; you will be prompted to upload your resume and any additional required materials.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.
Other Compliance & Notices Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS, subject to terms. Background Checks: criminal history check for finalists. Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. Pay Transparency, E-Verify information, and Compliance details are provided as part of the posting.
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