HS Research Tech 2

Funding available through 3312027 continuance beyond that date is subject to the Departments operational needs as outlined in UBPPM 3200 Employee Classifications. Click here.

The Department of Neurosciences seeks a Health Sciences Research Tech 2 to work within a neurosciences research lab focused on the neurobiological mechanisms of drug and alcohol use/exposure. Techniques to be used include behavioral assessments, immunohistochemistry, fiber photometry, and RNA-sequencing.

The HS Research Tech 2 performs standard research protocol under detailed and controlled research parameters in a health sciences laboratory research setting. Conducts a variety of standardized tests and procedures, prepares data samples and/or specimens, and sets up and operates standard laboratory, clinical, or field-testing equipment of standard complexity. Verifies and records data, performs preliminary manipulation of experiment and/or test results, providing basic data analyses, summaries, and interpretations.

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here.

Specific Technical Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Setting up and performing drug self-administration studies in rats. • Performing stereotaxic survival surgery in rats to implant fiber optics and infuse viruses. • Performing behavioral testing in rats while recording fiber photometry. • Collecting and preparing brain tissue for microscopy or RNA-sequencing. • Performing histological sectioning and immunofluorescence histochemistry on rat brain tissue. • Performing immunoprecipitation of tagged proteins, q-PCR, and Western blotting. • Compiling and analyzing data for publication and research presentations using the above-stated methodologies.