The Center for Personalized Health within the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Scientific Research Manager. The candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborate with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. The Scientific Research Manager will perform complex laboratory and data collection techniques, including liquid handling, library preparation, and next-generation sequencing, and maintain the equipment for the Center for Personalized Health. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in next-generation sequencing and multiomics techniques, e.g., library preparation, 16s, metagenomic shotgun sequencing, RNAseq, single-cell sequencing, etc.
Duties will include: Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques, including liquid handling, library preparation, and next-generation sequencing. Oversee and coordinate the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Center's equipment, instrumentation, and facilities; ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and infection control regulations and standards. Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed. Review all coding of data for accuracy. Maintain participant data. Guide, train, and advise researchers, students, and volunteers on techniques, methods, and procedures. Collaborate with principal investigators and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Maintain current knowledge of technological developments and trends in area of personalized health; identify current and future technology needs and introduce and establish innovative technology to directly support ongoing research activities. With the principal investigator, develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols. Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission. 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 in formulating and conducting scientific experimentsand analyses. Performing complex data collection and laboratory techniques,including liquid handling, library preparation, and next-generationsequencing Experiencein overseeing and coordinating the setup, operation, maintenance, andtroubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, and facilities. Experience reviewing all data entry for accuracy and maintainingparticipant data in compliance with HIPAA Experience in team science, both as a mentor for trainees andother lab members, and in collaboration with the PI Experience maintaining current knowledge of technologicaldevelopments and implementing new technologies Experience with contributing to manuscripts and contract/grantwriting Additional Requirements Campus
Department
Employment Type
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Status Exempt
Pay
Pay Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33
Benefits Eligible
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
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
For Best Consideration Date 3/6/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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A complete application includes: 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
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Recommended Skills Data Collection Data Entry Experimentation Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance Infection Control Instrumentation
