Research Assistant/Staff

Requisition ID	req20412
Working Title	Research Assistant/Staff
Position Grade	06
Position Summary	The University of New Mexico Center for Stable Isotopes is a non-profit research focused laboratory and analytical facility founded in 2014. The mission of UNM-CSI is to support world-class stable isotope research by scientists and students across disciplines from Earth and Planetary Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Chemistry and the Biomedical Sciences. The position assists with preparation of samples for isotopic measurements, supports CSI Faculty, technical staff, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with various experimental procedure. Sets up and operates laboratory equipment of moderate complexity. Records data, providing basic results. Duties include: Processes samples in accordance with existing protocols and procedures Prepares samples and standards for isotopic measurements Operates research equipment under supervision Performs routine data manipulation and reduction using specified computer programs Maintains inventory of supplies See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum. 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	Preferred Qualifications: Expected to have the ability to learn the operational characteristics of the equipment and materials used in a laboratory; To perform duties in an semi-independent manner Learn laboratory techniques and procedures Understand and follow oral and written instructions Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	A & S Interdisciplinary Programs (286A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	15.45/HR
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	Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required	No
For Best Consideration Date
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Upload most current resume.
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