Research Technologist 2021-1546
Research Technologist
Job ID
2021-1546
Category
Scientific Research
Location : Location
US-NM-Albuquerque
Type
Full-time
Division
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)
Overview
Candidate will participate in a research environment where they will be part of a team that utilizes various pharmacology and immunology models-assays to help support basic research and drug development programs.
Under general direction, the Research Technician will perform a variety of complex tasks following established techniques and procedures as part of the Pharmacology and Immunology Team. The Research Technician will be responsible for coordinating studies and conducting tests and experiments requiring nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentation. Responsibilities may include assisting in the timely progression of assays and procedures to support basic reasearch and drug development programs. The individual will assist in developing new procedures and assays.
The individual will be expected to document laboratory work to acceptable standards and to assist with purchasing of consumables and to maintain laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific area or with comparable course; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of research methodology, principles and procedures. Must have the ability to successfully perform a variety of laboratory procedures using standard laboratory equipment and instruments. Must have the ability to gather, analyze and report data as well as the ability to design, organize, and/or coordinate scientific research projects.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
As Lovelace is a Federal Contractor, all applicants offered positions with the Institute are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.
For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting@lrri.org or call 505-348-9400.