Research Tech/Life Sciences

The Pu Lab in the Department of Molecular Genetics and
Microbiology at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated Research
Tech/Life Science to support ongoing research focused on metabolic
regulation and organelle biology. This position will primarily involve mouse
work, with additional responsibilities in laboratory support and
management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain
  and genotype mouse lines
• Set up
  and monitor diet-based experiments
• Perform
  tissue collection
• Conduct
  histological analyses, including H&E staining and immunohistochemistry
  (IHC)
• Contribute
  to lab management, ordering, and maintenance. Assist IBC and IACUC
  protocol submission and renewal (approximately 15% effort)
• Assist
  in mentoring junior lab members and trainees (approximately 15% effort)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining research experience in a dynamic and supportive academic environment.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; 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.

Preferred (but not required) Skills:

• Cell
  culture and aseptic technique
• Western
  blotting and molecular cloning
• Basic
  cell biology and molecular biology technique

• Bachelor's
  degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related life science field
• Minimum
  of one year of relevant laboratory experience, especially involving animal
  work
• Strong
  organizational and communication skills
• Ability
  to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.