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HS Research Tech 2

Requisition ID req32074
Working Title HS Research Tech 2
Position Grade 09
Position Summary

The Department of Neurosciences seeks a Health Sciences Research Tech 2 to help with administering cognitive tests to patients and in data analysis. The position will involve working with people being monitored at UNM Hospital. Procedures and techniques to be used include: scheduling and administering cognitive tests, collecting neural data in the clinical setting, assisting with IRB approvals, and analyzing data using Python and MATLAB.


The Health Sciences Research Tech 2 performs standard research protocol, under detailed and controlled research parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. Conducts a variety of standardized tests and procedures; prepares data, samples, and/or specimens, and sets up and operates standard laboratory, clinical, or field testing equipment of standard complexity. Verifies and records data, and performs preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results, providing basic data analyses, summaries, and interpretations.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
  • 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.
  • Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 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 Qualifications

·         B.S. in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Premed

Experience with:

·         Administering cognitive tests in a clinical setting

·         Working with EEG data

·         Programming in MATLAB, Python or R

·         Prior research experience in neuroscience or psychology
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Neurosciences (993A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Part-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2025
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.09 - $23.58 DOE/DOQ
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 1/20/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

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.

Provide a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability and interest in the advertised position.

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.