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Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S05187P Position Title Research Scientist Assistant I for Bioengineering Department Bioengineering Location Arlington Job Family Engineering Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $36,000. Duration Job terminates Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. Job Summary This position is for a motivated research assistant that will help our laboratory in working on the development of a new diagnostic tool which involves spray-on sensing materials. In this role, the assistant will contribute to the project by carrying out chemical synthesis, purification, and formulation of amphiphiles. In addition, they will characterize the formulations for spray-on coatings for detecting exposure to both chemical and physical stimuli. Primary responsibilities will include developing protocols and assays, synthesizing amphiphile derivatives, measuring color response and stability, and providing general laboratory support while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop protocols and essays for spray-on sensing formulations to detect chemical and physical stimuli.
• Synthesize, purify, and characterize amphiphile derivatives for spray-on polydiacetylene formulations.
• Measure the color response, wear-resistance, and stability for the different formulations of responsive, polydiacetylene-based sensors.
• Demonstrate commonly accepted standards for record keeping of protocols and data.
• Provide general laboratory support and assistance in experiments related to this project as well as maintain a clean and safe laboratory.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and/or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a research laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a research laboratory on chemical synthesis and recovery of amphiphilic compounds.

Other Requirements

• Must complete UTA safety training first week of start date to work in the lab.

Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy. ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent

• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume or CV

• Cover/Interest Letter

• Transcripts

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