HS Research Tech 2 - req# 28381 - University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
About the Job
HS Research Tech 2
Requisition ID | req28381 |
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Working Title | HS Research Tech 2 |
Position Grade | 09 |
Position Summary | The Human Tissue Repository-Tissue Analysis Shared Resource (HTR-TASR) is seeking to fill a HS Research Tech II position for work on HTR-TASR service facility projects as well as various contract/grant-funded and/or subcontracted projects. The research technician will be responsible for collection of specimens (such as blood and solid tissues) in the pre-operative areas, the gross room, and/or the operating rooms. The research technician will be responsible for recording patient and specimen data, and processing, storage, and transport/shipping of specimens. The Research Technician will also participate in chart review, data extraction and/or entry, secure and safe data transmission to external sites, and assisting with preparation of reports and responses to queries about the data. He/she will be exposed to confidential patient information and documents, and thus, completion of the mandated UNM privacy training will be required. Additional responsibilities will also include other basic and routine laboratory duties as assigned or required by the various projects and the HTR-TASR. These duties will include Immunohistochemistry and basic histology techniques such as paraffin embedding of tissue, sectioning of paraffin blocks, mounting tissue sections on slides, and H&E staining of tissue sections on slides. Other duties will include various general lab procedures, equipment maintenance, cleaning/disinfecting lab-ware, cleaning of the lab, taking inventory, stocking supplies, pulling and filing tissue blocks and slides, digital scanning of slides, cataloging/data entry pertaining to banked tissue samples and research projects. |
Conditions of Employment |
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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 | Preferred qualifications:
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Additional Requirements | |
Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Pathology (254B) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
Term End Date | 01/15/2025 |
Status | Non-Exempt |
Pay | Hourly: $17.56 to $22.89 |
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 | 2/16/2024 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
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. A complete application will include an uploaded resume/CV. |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage 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, or 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/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |