Requisition ID: req36319

Working Title:
HS Research Tech 2

Position Grade:
09

Position Summary:
Funding available for one year from date of hire; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, Click here.

The Department of Neurosciences seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Health Sciences Research Technician to work within the Department of Neurosciences at the University of New Mexico. The position is funded through a NIH R01 grant awarded to UNM-HSC, focused on understanding the phenomenon of spreading depolarization (SD) in mouse brain. The grant studies SD mechanisms contributing to the progression of stroke injuries, using in vitro and in vivo mouse models. The role of the Research Tech will be to a) perform mouse stroke models, b) perform brain slice studies involving electrophysiology and imaging, c) perform immunohistochemical analyses of fixed brain tissues and d) analyze and prepare data for presentation.

The Health Sciences Research Assistant Provides routine technical assistance in the preparation for and performance of health sciences laboratory and/or field research. Assists with the collection of data, samples, and/or specimens, under specific instructions from researchers and/or more senior technical staff as to method, process, and technique. May provide assistance, as specifically instructed, with routine tests, experiments, and/or procedures.

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.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Neurosciences (993A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
one year from date of hire

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $18.81-$24.52 DOE/DOQ

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:
4/22/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Provide a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the posted position.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; 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: College degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or related discipline

Experience working in a laboratory setting

Experience with brain slice recordings

Experience working with laboratory animals (rodents)

Experience with Excel and word processing software