HS Research Tech 3

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

5d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Cancer Center is looking for an HS Research Tech 3 to join Dr. Ryoma Ohi’s lab in our Cancer Research Facility. A level 3 technician will be expected to contribute intellectually to the driving of a project, and be able to parallel process 2-3 research endeavors. The HS Research Tech will also assist in ensuring that the organization of the lab is consistent with IBC expectations. In addition, this position will assist in bench marking and necessary testing of new lab equipment. We anticipate that the HS Research Tech will be performing most of these roles.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Cell culture
• Light microscopy
• Molecular biology
• Protein expression and purification
• Manuscript preparation
• Organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute intellectually to the driving of a project
• Parallel process 2-3 research endeavors
• Assist in ensuring that the organization of the lab is consistent with IBC expectations
• Assist in bench marking and necessary testing of new lab equipment

Benefits

• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED