Job Description
Sr Scientist/Health Sciences Requisition ID req36594 Working Title Sr Scientist/Health Sciences Position Grade 16 Position Summary Directs and manages major, integrated research programs related to Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. Participates in establishing overall study parameters, defines investigational topics, and defines research concepts, methods, and procedures. Coordinates with key entities and collaborators, writes integrated regulatory protocols, study reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct and analyze biomedical research Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and help publish papers and present findings Assist with grant writing Collaborate with and mentor trainees Follow research and safety regulations Manage daily operations of clinical studies Recruit, consent, and schedule participants Collect and maintain study data Ensure regulatory and IRB compliance Coordinate communication among study teams Specific to the current role Coordinating with the outside entities (TheraVac Biologics, investors, Medigen, FDA, etc.) to get the GMP-grade vaccine manufactured, GLP tox studies conducted, and final FDA approval. Work with UNM entities (IRB, IBC, Dr. Janice Knoefel - Neurologist; CTSC clinical coordinators, nurse practitioner, investigational drug pharmacy) to create a participant registry and initiate the phase I study. Performing experiments (e.g., titer analyses, CBC-Blood biochemistry with Tricore, target engagement studies via immunohistochemistry), data collection and entering into REDCap, analyses and interpretation, presentations at the group meetings, local and national conferences, and writing manuscripts. Training graduate students and other trainees on different laboratory techniques. Assisting with other lab activities - scheduling meetings, coordinating with other trainees and staff in the lab to make sure all projects are running smoothly. Planning and executing to secure independent extramural grant funding. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate degree; at least 5 years of post-doctorate 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 Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire Status Exempt Pay Monthly:
$7,014.80 - $10,041.20 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 5/14/2026 Eligible for Remote Work 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. Please attach Resume 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:
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