HS Research Tech 1

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is currently recruiting for a HS Research Technician 1. The Machin Lab investigates the impact of age- and diet-related changes on microvascular and vascular function and the role of the endothelial glycocalyx on vascular function.

Duties include:

* Perform basic in vivo and ex vivo vascular function outcomes in animals.

* Perform molecular biology assays (RNA isolation, qPCR, Western blotting, immunostaining).

* Maintain accurate experimental records and enter data into shared systems

* Support lab organization, ordering, cleaning, and maintaining equipment.

* Manage laboratory safety procedures.

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 1 year of directly related student practicum or equivalent 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.

* Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or another biological or health-related field.

* Previous working experience in a research laboratory.

* Knowledge of scientific research methodology, lab, and chemical safety.

* Experience maintaining supply inventory and collecting and organizing research data.

* Willingness to with cell culture and animal models.

* Experience in laboratory work including working with cell culture and/or animal models.

* High level of organization and attention to detail in documentation of research methodology, protocols, and procedures.

* Experience with data organization/analysis (i.e., Microsoft Excel, GraphPad, SPSS) and storage systems.

* Experience with general cell culture experimental techniques.

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