Research Scientist 1 Location Albuquerque, NM (University Hts area) : Requisition ID req28905 Working Title Research Scientist 1 Position Grade 11 Position Summary The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Scientist 1.
The Research Scientist 1 (RS1) will work closely with the Principal Investigator on the following:
The RS1 will maintain all laboratory cell lines currently used in the Chodosh Lab The RS1 will perform periodic testing for mycoplasma and endotoxin contamination of cell lines and reagents, respectively The RS1 will culture corneal cells from deceased human donors, assay the secreted proteome, and perform bulk and single cell ATAC-seq The RS1 will perform single cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq, and proteome studies on zebrafish corneas exposed to hyperglycemic conditions See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
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 Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Department of Ophthalmology (409A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 6/30/2025 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4660.93 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 a 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 3/25/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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.
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