HS/Associate Scientist 1
About The Position
This is a laboratory-based, HS/Associate Scientist 1 position in an environmental toxicology research laboratory in the UNM-Department of Pathology, School of Medicine. The lab does a mix of pre-clinical, in vitro and clinical laboratory-based science. The successful candidate will be responsible for assuming a technical expert role in the laboratory to regularly conduct experiments and generate data as well as assist trainees and lab members with their experiments. Must be a self-starter, productive, independent, motivated and a team-player. There may be occasional (<10% FTE) opportunities for travel to rural communities for research purposes. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Contract will renew on an annual basis after June 30, each year, contingent on job performance and available funding.
Requirements
- 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.
- Valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required if driving is a job requirement.
- Must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate school experience, Masters or PhD in a biomedical or related science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology etc.).
- Experience with RT-qPCR.
- Experience with Cell culture.
- Experience with ELISAs, multiplex cytokine kits (such as MesoScale kits or similar).
- Experience with Immunofluorescent staining protocols, confocal or high-content microscopy and imaging techniques.
- Experience with Data entry, analysis, graph/figure development and writing text for publications.
- Experience with Troubleshooting laboratory protocols and ability to establish new protocols.
- Experience with Mouse handling.
- Experience with In vitro methods, organoids are not required but preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments and generate data.
- Assist trainees and lab members with their experiments.
- Assume a technical expert role in the laboratory.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Educational benefits through the tuition remission program
- Educational benefits through the dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
