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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV, Center for Biomedical Research Support in Austin, Texas
Execute laboratory protocols without error according to manufacturer or published protocols including detailed documentation of work performed.Report to the director and work closely with technical NGS staff to fulfill single cell and spatial projects.Maintain accurate documentation of projects and manage inventory of reagents. Job duties will include performing single cell experiments using 10X and Parse single cell applications and onboarding new single cell technologies.In addition, performing spatial transcriptomic projects using the 10X CytAssist and Xemium platform.Occasionally running Illumina EPIC methylation arrays.Duties will also include bringing on new services, working with vendors to onboard new services, testing new products, train staff on new protocols, write detailed SOPs for the facility and assisting with creating a pricing structure for these new services. Duties will include successfully executing all next generation sequencing library preparation protocols and necessary quality control assays.Work closely with researchers to plan experimental details of projects.Provide guidance on sample submission requirements and recommendations for executing successful projects.Communicate project details, preparation of technical reports upon the completion of experiments detailing results.Required to process and analyze data through vendor software or necessary third-party packages.Host short courses to researchers on best practices for single cell and spatial application to ensure successful projects.Manage and maintain equipment necessary to perform single cell and spatial work.Work closely with vendors to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed, keep detailed documentation of necessary maintenance performed. Create SOPs for standard laboratory procedures, assist with maintaining laboratory spaces to ensure lab is meeting environmental health and safety requirements.Assist with inventory of supplies and lab maintenance.Stay up to date on emerging technologies, make recommendations for new technology investments or services the facility should adopt.