HS Research Tech 2

Funding available through 01/31/2026; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, Click here.

The Department of Neurosciences seeks a Health Sciences Research Tech 2 to work within a neurosciences research lab focused on stroke neurobiology and the underlying cellular mechanisms of neuroprotection in the stroke brain. The HS Research Tech will assist in establishing protocols, ordering supplies, as well as organizing and setting up equipment, and have the opportunity to work in both in vivo murine and in vitro models.

The HS Research Tech 2 performs standard research protocol, under detailed and controlled research parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. Conducts a variety of standardized tests and procedures; prepares data, samples, and/or specimens, and sets up and operates standard laboratory, clinical, or field testing equipment of standard complexity. Verifies and records data, and performs preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results, providing basic data analyses, summaries, and interpretations.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 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.

* B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology or related field with at least 3 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Experience in any of the following is considered an additional asset:

* Working with laboratory animals, particularly mice and/or rats, is highly preferable; including performing necropsies.

* Stereotaxic surgeries in rodents is highly preferable.

* Microscopy (widefield, confocal, multiphoton, super-resolution) is highly preferable.

* Computer programming (MATLAB, Python, R) is highly preferable.

* Biomedical laboratory research, including techniques such as tissue staining and histology, immunohistochemistry and behavioral experiments.

* Handling and working with very small parts (e.g. building models).

* Compiling and organizing very large datasets.

* Monitoring laboratory equipment, chemical/supplies inventory, and purchasing.

* Making research presentations (i.e. a poster presentations) or publications (including abstracts).

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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.