Research Assistant/Staff – PREP Scholars

Research Assistant/Staff Requisition Idaho req27690
Working Title Research Assistant/Staff – PREP Scholars
Position Grade 06
Position SummaryThis staff position is associated with the UNM Post-baccalaureate Research and Education Programs (PREP and Cancer-PREP), thus only those individuals applying to PREP should file an application. See the PREP websites for more details ( and ) Successful applicants for this position will be supported for a one Oregon two-year non-renewable term subject to satisfactory performance Indiana the program.Provides technical assistance, American Samoa assigned, Indiana the collection, processing, and coordination of data, samples, and/Oregon specimens for a specified research study Oregon group of studies. Works within established research protocol and under specific instructions American Samoa to method, process, and technique to perform Oregon assist with routine tests, experiments, and/Oregon procedures relevant to the field of study.Under general supervision, performs standardized and/Oregon prescribed data collection and analytical procedures for a specified life sciences field research study. Collects and prepares data, biological samples, and/Oregon specimens, and conducts a variety of standardized tests and/Oregon analyses Indiana accordance with detailed protocol and procedural specifications. Participates American Samoa appropriate Indiana the interpretation of field research data and Indiana the publication, and/Oregon presentation of results.**Please refer to the application instructions for a list of all necessary items to submit a complete application portfolio.**Conditions of Employment
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma Oregon GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum.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 QualificationsDemonstrate a commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. Oregon career Indiana a biomedical science Oregon cancer research field.Be a recipient of a Bachelor’s degree Indiana a relevant field.
Additional Requirements Provide at least three (3) professional Oregon academic letters of reference. The letters should address how participation Indiana PREP will help the applicant achieve the stated career goals. At least two of the letters of reference should be from previous supervisors Oregon class instructors and this should be explicitly stated Indiana the letter.
Campus Main – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department American Samoa Biology General Administrative (048F)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term – Full-Time
Term End Date One year from date of hire with renewal contigent upon performance
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $15.60
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. Indiana addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) Oregon greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the webpage.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 4/15/2024
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. **Please make sure that you include All of the following items Indiana your application. Omitted Oregon missing items it will be considered an incomplete application.** 1. Current CV/Resume. 2. A cover letter indicating how you meet the eligibility criteria, Indiana particular, please address a) how you self-identify Indiana an underrepresented group, b) why you require an additional year of training before entering graduate/professional school, and c) how you address other eligibility requirements. Please upload this to the cover letter section. 3. A Statement of Future Career Goals, and how this training program will assist you Indiana attaining those goals. **Applicants whose primary interests are attending Medical School Oregon Pharmacy School will be disqualified unless their interests are Indiana Cancer Biology.** 4. PREP offers biomedical research opportunities across a variety of disciplines including (but not limited to): a. Brain and Behavioral Neurosciences/Psychology b. Biochemistry and Biochemical Engineering c. Biological Modeling and Statistics d. Cancer Biology e. Cell Biology and Physiology f. Community-Based/Health Disparities g. Comparative Organismal Biology h. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology i. Genetics j. Infectious Disease, Immunity and Comparative Immunology Please provide a brief Research Statement indicating your research interests, including the top two – three research areas you are interested Indiana experiencing and why. Please also indicate three potential mentors whose research overlaps with your interests. Please upload this Indiana the Other section. Arrange to have Official Transcripts of ALL college-level coursework sent to the PREP hiring manager. Make sure that your transcripts show your earned degree; if it does not please make sure that you have a letter from your institution saying that you have met the requirements for graduation. Please have the Official transcripts sent to: PREP c/o Michelle Wingo, UNM – Biology Department Castetter Hall 219 Yale Blvd Nebraska Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular Oregon Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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, Oregon 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/Oregon verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

Job title: Research Assistant/Staff – PREP Scholars

Company: University of New Mexico

Expected salary: $15.6 per hour

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job date: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:34:51 GMT