The Human Tissue Repository-Tissue Analysis Shared Resource (HTR-TASR) is seeking to fill a HS Research Tech III position for work on HTR-TASR service facility projects as well as various contract/grant-funded and/or subcontracted projects.

The research technician will be responsible for collection of specimens (such as blood and solid tissues) in the pre-operative areas, the gross room, and/or the operating rooms. The research technician will be responsible for recording patient and specimen data; and processing, storage, and transport/shipping of specimens. The research technician will also participate in chart review, data extraction and/or entry, secure and safe data transmission to external sites, and assisting with preparation of reports and responses to queries about the data. The hired individual will be exposed to confidential patient information and documents, and thus, completion of the mandated UNM privacy training will be required.

Additional responsibilities will also include basic and routine laboratory duties and administrative duties as assigned or required by the various projects and the HTR-TASR. Laboratory duties will include immunohistochemical and special stains, and basic histology techniques such as paraffin embedding of tissue, sectioning of paraffin blocks and frozen tissues, mounting tissue sections on slides, H&E staining of tissue sections on slides, slide scanning/digitizing, and processing of blood samples. 

Other duties will include various general lab procedures, equipment maintenance, cleaning/disinfecting lab-ware, cleaning of the lab, taking inventory, stocking supplies, pulling and filing tissue blocks and slides, digital scanning of slides, cataloging/data entry pertaining to banked tissue samples and research projects.

Administrative duties will include assistance with ordering supplies, maintaining logs, tracking projects and billing, preparation of reports, organization of Standard Operating Procedures, and assistance with audit and inspection preparation.  

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 5 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or another biological or health related field
• Experience collecting, handling, processing, and banking blood and solid tissue
• Basic histology and staining techniques
• Knowledge of scientific research methodology, lab and chemical safety, and standards in the handling of human tissue and protected health information
• Records maintenance skills, ability to legibly print/write, attention to detail
• Skill in collecting, entering, and verifying research data
• Ability to utilize computerized scientific database to manage research data
• Experience performing Immunohistochemistry and special stains
• The ability to effectively and sensitively communicate verbally and in writing with other members of the research team and with the patients
• Computer literate in programs such as Excel and Word

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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.

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