About this opportunity
The University of New Mexico lists this HS/Associate Scientist 1 opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HS/Associate Scientist 1
Requisition ID : req37335
Working Title : HS/Associate Scientist 1
Position Grade : 12
Position Summary
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 (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 MesoScale 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 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
8/19/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.
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