HS​/Associate Scientist 1

HS/Associate Scientist 1

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 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 Meso Scale 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 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

Application Instructions
- Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete UNMJobs application will include an uploaded resume and a cover letter that details the candidate's education experience and training as outlined in the qualifications in the job description in particular the preferred qualifications.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. 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.