Research Associate

**Job Posting Title:**Research Associate**----****Hiring Department:**Department of Marine Science**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Feb 27, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE**----****Job Details:**## **General Notes**The purpose of this position is daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure and effluent facilities and other facilities as appropriate, overseeing technical operations for research and testing activities on behalf of internal and external clients. This position is responsible for developing and implementing all internal processes to maintain the ability to conduct scientific experiments as well as other conformance and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and day-to-day operation of laboratory equipment in these facilities.## **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 plumping 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.## **Required Qualifications*** PhD. in a relevant scientific discipline and a 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 Qualifications**More than five years’ experience in aquatic toxicology## Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).## **Salary Range**$76,000 + depending on qualifications## **Working Conditions*** May work in a standard office setting* May work around chemicals in a molecular biology laboratory* May work around chemicals in a toxicology laboratory* May work around complex machinery* May work with living animals## **Required Materials**Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter 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.----**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, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----**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.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----**Pay Transparency:**The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.----**Employment Eligibility Verification:**If #J-18808-Ljbffr