What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant/Staff position at unm?
Research Assistant/Staff
| Requisition ID | req37062 |
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| Working Title | Research Assistant/Staff |
| Position Grade | 06 |
| Position Summary | In this role, the Research Assistant/Staff will assist with mentoring and managing a high school summer student participating in the summer program. This position will guide younger students through the expectations of a research environment, provide peer mentorship, and support student engagement and retention. This position will coordinate day-to-day activities, reinforce laboratory and program protocols, and serve as a near-peer role model for the summer student. This position will help move current research projects within CEHP forward.
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. |
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| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | COP Pharmaceutical Sciences (553A) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | 06/30/2027 |
| Status | Non-Exempt |
| Pay | Hourly: $17.25 |
| 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 | 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 | 7/6/2026 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | No |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
| 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. Attach Resume/CV. |
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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. |
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