HS Research Tech 1
Requisition ID
req28685
Working Title
HS Research Tech 1
Position Grade
08
Position Summary
The Center for Personalized Health within the Department of InternalMedicine is seeking an HS Research Tech 1 to assist with multiomic studies. Thecandidate will conduct wet bench activities such as library preparation, metagenomicsequencing on multiple platforms, single-cell sequencing, and immunologicalassays with human specimens. The candidate will be responsible for recordingdata, basic data analyses, and interpretation. This employee will work closelywith clinical and administrative staff in a research setting and may interactwith study participants. The HS Research Tech 1 may work with confidentialdata, sensitive health information, clinical staff, and study participants.Experience with phlebotomy preferred but not required.
Dutiesand Responsibilities:
1. Basic knowledge and understanding of scientific research methodology
2. Ability to collect and process research data
3. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment
4. Working knowledge of wet bench research techniques
5. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
6. Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA
7. Ordering supplies and shipping samples
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED;at least 1 year of directly related student practicum or equivalent 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of scientificresearch methodology
• Experience in collectingand processing research data - including performing multiomic analysis andimmune assays of human samples.
• Experience maintaininglaboratory equipment, ordering supplies as needed, and shipping samples
• Working knowledge ofwet bench research techniques
• Experience maintainingquality, safety, and infection control standards
• Experience recordingdata in a HIPAA-compliant database

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
IMNephrology (852N)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $16.88 - $21.72
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
3/6/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes:
1) Resume
3) List of at least 3 supervisory references
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.