Job description
We are seeking an HS Associate Scientist to work in our research laboratory as a technical expert to conduct regular experiments and generate data, as well as assist trainees and lab members with their experiments. This role may also support other Principal Investigators (PIs) in the college as needed, with various assigned experiments and tasks. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, productive, independent, motivated, and a team-player. There may be occasional opportunities for travel to rural communities for research purposes. This is a benefits eligible, full-time term position renewed on an annual basis and contingent on available funding.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to ordering equipment, organizing the lab, providing students, post-docs and other lab personnel with technical assistance and optimizing and recording experimental protocols. Maintain laboratory records including lab notebooks, equipment logs, and internal purchasing request records and will organize data presentations, reports, and publications. Conduct research according to written protocols, under detailed and controlled research parameters in a health science laboratory setting.
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing
The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.
Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.
The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.
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- For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualification
- Graduate school experience
- Master's degree in biomedical or related science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology etc.)
Experience in or with:
- RT-qPCR
- Cell culture
- ELISAs, multiplex cytokine kits (such as MesoScale kits or similar)
- Immunofluorescent staining protocols, confocal or high-content microscopy and imaging techniques
- Data entry, analysis and graph/figure development for publications
- Troubleshooting equipment, laboratory protocols and ability to establish new protocols
- Mouse handling
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To receive full consideration please include:1. Application
2. Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications
3. Resume
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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