Research Specialist/Lab

Funding available through 04/30/2027; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, Click here . 

The Boyce Lab (Dr. Andrew Boyce) in the Department of Neurosciences seeks a Research Specialist/Lab to work within a neurosciences research lab focused on neurobiology and the underlying cellular mechanisms of recovery in the stroke brain or following hypoxic brain injury, particularly in relation to learning and memory. The Research Specialist will assist in establishing protocols, lab management, ordering supplies, working with rodents to do complex behavioral experiments, and have the opportunity to work on imaging and recording physiological activity in both in vivo mouse and in vitro models. 

The Lab Specialist conducts highly complex, advanced technical laboratory analyses which are integrated in nature, and which require significant, in-depth knowledge of a specific area of science or engineering. The Lab Specialist will conduct complex research activities involving analysis and evaluation of in vivo imaging and recording data in support of ongoing studies in the Boyce Lab. 

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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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 15 years 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 and injections.
• Stereotaxic surgeries in rodents is highly preferable (ie. intracranial injections, electrode, cannula, or fiberoptic implant).
• Imaging studies and analysis of living rodents is highly preferable.
• Laboratory management and administrative experience is highly preferable.
• Biomedical laboratory research, including techniques such as tissue staining and histology, immunohistochemistry and behavioral experiments.
• 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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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.

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