HS Research Tech 3-Ortho Microsurgery

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an HS Research Tech 3 in Albuquerque, NM, to support the Microsurgery Lab. You will teach graduates, coordinate complex experiments, analyze data, and ensure safe lab practices within a health sciences setting.

Responsibilities include leading setup and QC of experiments, training staff, maintaining equipment, and contributing to protocol development; candidate should have strong lab management, surgical, and microscopy experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties.
• 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.
• Animal handling experience (rats).
• Drug injection experience.
• Microscopy experience.
• Surgical experience.
• Lab management skills.
• Familiarity with orthopedics.
• Ability to use Topaz system protocol for managing Microsurgery animal laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the setup, execution, and quality control of routine to complex scientific experiments, tests, and/or field studies.
• Independently compiles, manipulates, and analyzes research data and prepares preliminary reports and interpretations.
• Selects, modifies, and/or adapts equipment or procedures to project requirements.
• Participates in development/co-ordination of research and/or data analysis protocols.
• Oversees and coordinates the utilization and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Teaches, instructs, and updates others in laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
• May provide direction to consultants and lower level technicians.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties.

Skills

Lab management

Animal handling

Surgical experience

Microscopy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education degrees substituted for experience

Tools

Topaz system protocol for microsurgery procedures

Job description

HS Research Tech 3

This position is forMicrosurgery Lab Technologist who will be teaching Graduates from varioussurgical disciplines on how to perform repair of structures at the 1mmdiameter. The ideal candidate will perform a range of standard to moderatelyadvancedand complex research assignments, under detailed and controlledprotocol parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or fieldresearch setting. Conducts a variety of tests and procedures of an advanced,technically complex nature; prepares data, samples, and/or specimens, and setsup and operates moderately complex and/or advanced laboratory equipment. Independently conducts assignments and provides initial summary analyses toinvestigators; may provide specific guidance and training to entry-leveltechnicians and/or interns.

HS Research Tech 3–Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the setup, execution, and quality control of routine to complex scientific experiments, tests, and/or field studies, within general protocol parameters
• Independently compiles, manipulates, and analyzes research data and prepares preliminary reports, summary analyses, and interpretations of results for investigators.
• Selects, modifies, and/or adapts equipment or procedures to specific project requirements; may participate in the design of routine experiments and/or testing instruments and procedures.
• Participates or provides input as appropriate into the development and/or coordination of specific research and/or data analysis protocols.
• Oversees and coordinates the utilization and maintenance of research facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Teaches, instructs, and/or updates others in laboratory research techniques and equipment usage.
• May provide functional direction to consultants and lower level technicians on assigned work.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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 5 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.

• Animal handling experience (rats).
• Drug injection experience.
• Microscopy experience.
• Surgical experience.
• Lab management skills.
• Familiarity with orthopedics.
• Ability to use Topaz system protocol for managing Microsurgery animal laboratory procedures.

Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department Orthopaedics Administration (497B)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type On-Call

Status Non-Exempt

Pay Hourly $19.76 - $26.85

Benefits Eligible

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 8/28/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Positions posted with a Staff Type 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.

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