Research Scientist 2

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities. Candidates should be ready to demonstrate basic laboratory skills and routine technical tasks associated with executing research protocols. Successful candidates will perform and/or assist in animal cell culture, nucleic acid/protein isolation, biochemistry assays, qPCR, preparing samples for Next-generation sequencing, and immunofluorescence/FISH assay. Furthermore, the candidate will be an ambitious researcher eager to work on interdisciplinary projects with the lab's Principal Investigator (PI) and lab members.

In addition to their laboratory duties, the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in research publications and present their findings at scientific conferences. The position also provides opportunities for professional development and mentorship, enabling individuals to advance their scientific careers while contributing to groundbreaking research. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply as we are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our workplace.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year 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.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria to accomplish various research assignments.
• Performs research assignments involving many variables and applies or uses scientific procedures, laboratory equipment, and computer technology.
• Makes preliminary selections and adaptations of scientific alternatives requiring the exercise of judgment.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
• Serves as principal investigator, as appropriate, on sub-projects of complexities consistent with the above criteria.
• Ensures proper care in using and maintaining equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains currency of knowledge concerning relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• May lead and guide staff and/or students engaged in associated research support activities.

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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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.