Research Scientist 3 - req# 27099 - University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87131

About the Job

Research Scientist 3

Requisition ID	req27099
Working Title	Research Scientist 3
Position Grade	13
Position Summary	Notice: Funding available through 09/30/2024;continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needsas outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html The Center for Global Health, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Full-Time Research Scientist 3 to support work associated with the synthesis, quality control, and further development of our novel essential oil-based insecticide. The position of the Research Scientist 3 entails the following responsibilities: (1) Investigating and evaluating other essential oils to serve as effective mosquito larvicides utilizing our encapsulation technology, (2) Employing biomaterials to devise innovative methods to enable the sustained release of our current product, and (3) Developing new approaches to enable the application of our essential oil-based technology in the control of other vectors of disease and agricultural pests. The ideal candidate for the role should possess expertise in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), fluorescent microscopy, or other quantitative and qualitative methods for assessing encapsulation efficiencies. While prior experience with mosquitoes is preferred, proficiency with other vectors will also be taken into consideration. This position calls for a self-driven Research Scientist capable of working independently. Collaboration is a key aspect, involving interactions with national and international partners, team members, and students. As such, effective communication skills are essential. Additionally, the Research Scientist will be responsible for producing quarterly reports and collaborating with the Principal Investigator on manuscript and grant applications as needed. Occasional administrative support may also be requested to ensure the study's successful execution. 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.
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	Experience with biomaterials, and utilization ofbiomaterials for microencapsulation of various compounds for use as larvicideor other insect repellent/deterrent. Experience with methodologies such as HPLC andfluorescent microscopy for quantitative and qualitative assessment ofencapsulation efficiency. Experience with arthrophds, specifically mosquitoes.Willingness to work with other insects. Ability to conceptualize, develop, and scale up microencapsulationsynthesis. Self-motivated, organized and can multi-taskefficiently. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Competent with Microsoft package (Word, Excel,PowerPoint), knowledge of statistical and graphing software packages such asPrism. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Assist with grant applications as needed Train and supervise students as needed.
Additional Requirements
Campus	Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department	IM Global Health (852U)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Term - Full-Time
Term End Date	09/30/2024
Status	Exempt
Pay	Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33
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	9/29/2023
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 includes: 1)Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience 2)Resume 3)List of at least 3 supervisory references
*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.

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