HS Research Tech 3 -Ortho Microsurgery Lab (req35840)
Working Title: HS Research Tech 3 -Ortho Microsurgery Lab
Position Grade: 10
Position Summary
This position is for Microsurgery Lab Technologist who will be 四虎影视 Graduates from various surgical disciplines on how to perform repair of structures at the 1mm diameter. The ideal candidate will perform a range of standard to moderately advanced and complex research assignments, under detailed and controlled protocol parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. Conducts a variety of tests and procedures of an advanced, technically complex nature; prepares data, samples, and/or specimens, and sets up and operates moderately complex and/or advanced laboratory equipment. Independently conducts assignments and provides initial summary analyses to investigators; may provide specific guidance and training to entry-level technicians and/or interns.
HS Research Tech 3
* Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the setup, execution, and quality control of routine to complex scientific experiments, tests, and/or field studies, within general protocol parameters
- Independently compiles, manipulates, and analyzes research data and prepares preliminary reports, summary analyses, and interpretations of results for investigators.
- Selects, modifies, and/or adapts equipment or procedures to specific project requirements; may participate in the design
of routine experiments and/or testing instruments and procedures. - Participates or provides input as appropriate into the development and/or coordination of specific research and/or data analysis protocols.
- Oversees and coordinates the utilization and maintenance of research facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Teaches, instructs, and/or updates others in laboratory research techniques and equipment usage.
- May provide functional direction to consultants and lower level technicians on assigned work.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- 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.
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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:
- Animal handling experience (rats).
- Drug injection experience.
- Microscopy experience.
- Surgical experience.
- Lab management skills.
- Familiarity with orthopedics.
- Ability to use Topaz system protocol for managing Microsurgery animal laboratory procedures.
Department: Orthopaedics Administration (497B)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: On-Call
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58
Benefits Eligible
This is a non-benefits eligible position.
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 grid.
Background Check Required: Yes
For Best Consideration Date: 2/25/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
No
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