HS Research Tech 1- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs varied, routine technical tasks associated with health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research protocols. Collects, processes, and coordinates data, samples, and/or specimens according to established methods, processes, and techniques. Performs laboratory or clinical tests, field interviews, and other research procedures. Performs preliminary data manipulation and assists with standard research protocols as instructed; may participate in routine data analysis. The position is based at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department. It is a term, part-time, non-exempt, hourly staff position with a term end date six months from the date of hire. The position is not eligible for a remote work agreement. It is benefits eligible. Successful candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Annual TB testing may be required for work in a patient care area. A valid New Mexico driver's license and UNM driver's permit are required for positions where driving is a job requirement. A background check is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of directly related student practicum or equivalent experience related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
A valid New Mexico driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit if driving is a job requirement.
Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting, compiling, and logging research data, samples, solutions, materials, and/or media in accordance with established protocols, particularly lifespan and motility experiments in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Experience performing standardized data verification, manipulation, reduction, and basic analysis using specialized statistical and scientific software, including custom R and Python scripts developed in the lab.
Experience setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory, clinical, field research, or test instrumentation, including a Nano Drop Lite Spectrophotometer, New Brunswick Scientific 65 cu ft gyratory electronically controlled incubating shaker, and Applied Biosystems 96-well gradient Polymerase Chain Reaction system.
B.Sc. in Biochemistry or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Perform routine technical tasks in health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research.
Collect, process, and coordinate data, samples, and/or specimens according to established protocols.
Perform laboratory or clinical tests, field interviews, and other research procedures.
Perform preliminary data manipulation and assist with standard research protocols as instructed.
Participate in routine data analysis as needed.