Notice: Funding available through 6/30/2025 and renewed annually through 06/30/2029; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html

The Center for Global Health, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Health Sciences Research Tech to work in Dr. Cassano’s laboratory. Dr. Cassano’s laboratory is seeking a part-time Health Sciences Research Tech to assist in a range of research activities in studies of cell biology. The Research tech will provide routine technical assistance in the preparation for and performance of health sciences laboratory and/or field research under direct supervision and instruction from the PI. They will perform standard research protocol, under detailed and controlled research parameters in a health sciences laboratory, clinical and/or field research setting. The research tech will conduct a variety of standardized tests and procedures; prepare data and samples; set up and operate standard laboratory or field-testing equipment. They will verify and record data and perform preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results. The tech will provide basic data analysis, summaries and interpretations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform High-content microscopy imaging technique

2. Lab Inventory Maintenance

3. Cell culture and transfection

4. Sample preparation for Western blot or microscopy analysis

5. Collect data of PCR, western blot or microcopy

6. Autoclave; prepare cell or bacteria culture medium and pipette tips; disposal of cell culture waste

7. Lab ordering

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide equality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the Department, School, Health Sciences Center, and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of directly related student practicum or equivalent 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.

• Experience with western blot
• Experience with cell culture
• Experience as a cell biologist, understanding basic cell biology
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated, organized and can multi-task efficiently
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Experience with High-content microscopy imaging technique
• Experience in Computer Science and Software

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1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2) Professional references, preferably supervisors

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.