HS Research Assistant

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is currently seeking a motivated individual to join Dr. Gurdeep Singh’s research team at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine as a Research Assistant. Dr. Singh’s lab focuses on decoding the epigenetic basis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ocular/metastatic cancers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of cutting-edge biomedical research with direct impact on future diagnostics and therapeutics. The candidate will be part of various scientific paper writing and publications, contribute to medical research with real-world applications, and learn cutting-edge research methods. The position is specifically for the work done in the lab. This is an on-call position anticipated to go through July 31, 2027.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.
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.
Ability to work occasionally on weekends as lab needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or enrollment in the final year of a bachelor's degree program.

Responsibilities

Perform various lab & technical tasks, procedures for assigned ongoing research studies and routine tasks associated with the execution of epigenetics & molecular biology laboratory techniques.
Support trainees/students (undergrad, PhD, MD students and post-doc) in ongoing research projects focused on uveal melanoma, cancer epigenetics, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Collect, process, and establish/coordinate: Data, samples, tissue dissections, new protocols etc.
Continue zebrafish work, organoid work, various culture work ensuring the proper growth and maintenance of various cell lines, spheroids etc.
Document work, including equipment settings, procedures, and results according to lab protocols.
Perform preliminary data experiments, assist in the routine data analysis.
Set up, operate, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment.
Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols.
Assist with literature reviews and maintain accurate research databases.
Learn and apply experimental design, data analytics, and research methodology.
Collaborate with researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds.
Contribute to scientific writing and publication efforts, when appropriate.
Apply learned techniques and knowledge to independent research projects.