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Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III-
Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences-
Position Open To:
All Applicants-
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40-
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA-
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately-
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Nov 05, 2027-
Location:
AUSTIN, TX-
Job Details:
Purpose
The Woznica Lab at The University of Texas at Austin (woznicalab.com), in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is seeking a senior Research Associate to be a vital member of our research team. Research in the Woznica lab seeks to understand mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions and immune responses in choanoflagellates to (i) discover new mechanisms of immunity, and (ii) reconstruct the origin and evolution of innate immunity in animals. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and curiosity-driven researcher that has previous experience in microbiology and cell biology, has led multiple independent research projects, and is excited to support the growth of a interdisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of choanoflagellate cell lines and relevant bacterial strains
- Conducting experiments in choanoflagellates systems (including, but not limited to: cloning, transfection, genome editing, immunostaining, microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification)
- Optimizing experimental workflows
- Analyzing and communicating data from experiments
- Maintaining meticulous lab records
- Staying up-to-date with relevant literature
- Attending and presenting at lab meetings and conferences
- Drafting figures and manuscripts
- Lab managerial duties, including but not limit to: serving as a second EHS contact, helping keep track of inventory and requisitions, communicating with product reps
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Microbiology, with at least 4 years of experience
- Experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
- Experience with standard microbiology and cell biology techniques (including microbial and eukaryotic cell culturing, cell viability and reporter assays, immunostaining, microscopy)
- Experience working with choanoflagellates or protists
- Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
- Extensive experience with choanoflagellate genetic techniques
- Experience drafting manuscripts and figures
- Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills
Salary Range
$50,000 + 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
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be 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 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.
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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.-
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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.
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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.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III-
Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences-
Position Open To:
All Applicants-
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40-
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA-
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately-
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Nov 05, 2027-
Location:
AUSTIN, TX-
Job Details:
Purpose
The Woznica Lab at The University of Texas at Austin (woznicalab.com), in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is seeking a senior Research Associate to be a vital member of our research team. Research in the Woznica lab seeks to understand mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions and immune responses in choanoflagellates to (i) discover new mechanisms of immunity, and (ii) reconstruct the origin and evolution of innate immunity in animals. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and curiosity-driven researcher that has previous experience in microbiology and cell biology, has led multiple independent research projects, and is excited to support the growth of a interdisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of choanoflagellate cell lines and relevant bacterial strains
- Conducting experiments in choanoflagellates systems (including, but not limited to: cloning, transfection, genome editing, immunostaining, microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification)
- Optimizing experimental workflows
- Analyzing and communicating data from experiments
- Maintaining meticulous lab records
- Staying up-to-date with relevant literature
- Attending and presenting at lab meetings and conferences
- Drafting figures and manuscripts
- Lab managerial duties, including but not limit to: serving as a second EHS contact, helping keep track of inventory and requisitions, communicating with product reps
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Microbiology, with at least 4 years of experience
- Experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
- Experience with standard microbiology and cell biology techniques (including microbial and eukaryotic cell culturing, cell viability and reporter assays, immunostaining, microscopy)
- Experience working with choanoflagellates or protists
- Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
- Extensive experience with choanoflagellate genetic techniques
- Experience drafting manuscripts and figures
- Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills
Salary Range
$50,000 + 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
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be 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 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.-
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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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 hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
-
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
-
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Who's Hiring
- L3Harris10
- University of Texas at Austin9
- AbbVie6
- Amazon6
- George Mason University4
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering scientist jobs.
- Advanced degree in engineering or a physical science, typically at the master's or PhD level
- Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental test plans or simulations
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or R for processing research results
- Familiarity with laboratory safety standards and quality management systems like ISO or GLP
- Ability to document findings in technical reports and present to cross-functional or executive audiences
- Experience with CAD software, finite element analysis, or other domain-specific modeling platforms
Tips for Your Engineering Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab context
Engineering scientists work in wildly different environments, from clean rooms to field sites to simulation labs. Your resume should name the specific environment you've worked in, the instrumentation you've operated, and the types of test protocols you've designed or executed.
Highlight publications and patents strategically
Many engineering scientist postings weight intellectual property contributions alongside traditional work history. List patents you've contributed to and peer-reviewed publications by domain, not just count, so hiring managers can quickly assess your technical depth in their area.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by research maturity stage
Some engineering scientist roles focus on basic research, others on applied development or productization. Read job descriptions for language like TRL levels, prototype cycles, or pilot programs, and apply to roles where your experience matches that stage of development.
Prepare a technical presentation for interviews
Most engineering scientist interviews include a research presentation or whiteboard problem tied to your past work. Prepare a 15-minute talk on your most defensible project, focusing on how you framed the problem, the method you chose, and what you learned from results that didn't go as expected.
Negotiate start date around clearance timelines
If a role requires a security clearance you don't yet hold, your start date may be months after an offer. Confirm whether the employer will fund interim work or bridge consulting, and get any clearance sponsorship commitments in writing before accepting.
Engineering Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering scientists?
The companies hiring the most engineering scientists right now include L3Harris, University of Texas at Austin, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National laboratories, aerospace primes, and energy companies consistently represent the largest share of postings.
How many engineering scientist jobs are remote?
About 38% of engineering scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most research environments. Computational modeling, data analysis, and research program management sub-roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while experimental and lab-based positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an engineering scientist?
Most engineering scientists start with a bachelor's in an engineering or physical science discipline, then pursue a master's or PhD to develop independent research skills. Gaining lab experience through graduate research assistantships, internships at national labs, or co-op programs is essential. After graduation, entry-level research associate or junior scientist roles build the project portfolio and domain credibility employers look for in mid-level and senior positions.
How do you get hired as an engineering scientist with little experience?
Focus on research projects, thesis work, or any lab rotations where you owned a measurable part of the process, even if the outcome was inconclusive. Employers in this field value documented methodology and intellectual rigor over polished results. Applying to national laboratory fellowship programs, government research internships, and industry postdoctoral positions is a practical way to build a credentialed record when direct industry experience is limited.
What does the engineering scientist interview process look like?
Most engineering scientist hiring processes begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview with a hiring manager or lead scientist focused on your research background. A research presentation or problem-solving exercise typically comes next, often delivered to a panel. Final rounds usually include meetings with cross-functional partners, a lab tour for on-site roles, and a discussion of project fit and team culture before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to engineering scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level and apply directly to each listing.
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