HS/Associate Scientist 1

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an HS/Associate Scientist 1 for a laboratory-based role in environmental toxicology. You will conduct experiments, generate data, and support trainees and lab members. Occasional travel to rural communities (<10% FTE) may be required.

The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with annual contract renewal based on performance and funding. The department emphasizes a collaborative, rigorous research environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of related experience.
• Graduate studies (Masters or PhD) in biomedical or related science are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and generate data as a technical expert in the lab.
• Assist trainees and lab members with experiments.
• Travel up to 10% of time to rural communities for research purposes.
• Contribute to data entry, analysis, figure development, and manuscript writing.

Skills

RT-qPCR

Cell culture

Immunofluorescent staining

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in biomedical or related science

Tools

ELISAs

Multiplex cytokine kits

Confocal microscopy

High-content imaging

Job description

HS/Associate Scientist 1

• Requisition ID: req37335


• Working Title: HS/Associate Scientist 1


• Position Grade: 12

Position Summary

This is a laboratory-based, HS/Associate Scientist 1 position in an environmental toxicology research laboratory in the UNM-Department of Pathology, School of Medicine. The lab does a mix of pre-clinical, in vitro and clinical laboratory-based science. The successful candidate will be responsible for assuming a technical expert role in the laboratory to regularly conduct experiments and generate data as well as assist trainees and lab members with their experiments. Must be a self-starter, productive, independent, motivated and a team-player. There may be occasional (<10% FTE) opportunities for travel to rural communities for research purposes.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Contract will renew on an annual basis after June 30, each year, contingent on job performance and available funding.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate school experience, Masters or PhD in a biomedical or related science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology etc.)

Experience with:

• RT-qPCR


• Cell culture


• ELISAs, multiplex cytokine kits (such as MesoScale kits or similar)


• Immunofluorescent staining protocols, confocal or high-content microscopy and imaging techniques


• Data entry, analysis, graph/figure development and writing text for publications


• Troubleshooting laboratory protocols and ability to establish new protocols


• Mouse handling


• In vitro methods, organoids are not required but preferred

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Pathology (254B)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2027

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

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

8/19/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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.