Lab Assistant

University of New Mexico
$14.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 11, 2024
Requisition IDreq31365 Working TitleLab Assistant Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentOphthalmology Administration (409B) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date10/31/2024 Position Summary Join Dr. Singh Lab team in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UNM School of Medicine! Dr. Singh lab is working on decoding the epigenetic basis of various ocular/metastatic cancers and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is your chance to be trained and be part of the cutting-edge research that is tailored toward decoding these diseases for better therapeutics and diagnostics. What You'll Do Help MD students working in Dr. Singh lab in their research projects on Uveal Melanoma, cancer epigenetics and AMD. Get trained in the epigenetics/molecular biology experiments under the supervision of MD or PhD students and be able to perform on your own in future. Hence, co-ordinate time with MD/PhD students in Dr. Singh lab. Support the team in literature reviews and database management Learn experimental design research skills & data analytics and apply them Collaborate with researchers from different scientific backgrounds Potentially contribute to scientific writing and publication processes Learn cell culture work and ensure the proper growth of various cell lines, spheroids/organoids Once trained apply learned knowledge for independent projects Why Join Us? * Gain hands-on experience in a real research lab * Learn about cutting-edge research methods, mechanisms of cancer, AMD disease etc. * Develop advanced skills in data analysis, computational biology/bioinformatics * Explore medical research with real life applications * Be part of various scientific paper writing and publications * Enhancer your resume for grad school or various other future career opportunities * Potential for future academic projects/other funded scholarship positions in Dr. Singh lab. WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Minimum/Preferred Qualifications: Current undergraduate student at UNM (2nd year or junior preferred) Major in Biology, Biostatistics, Computer Science Strong interest in medical research and data analysis Good organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Interest or experience in molecular biology, cell culture and epigenetics/genetics is a plus Interest in or experience with scientific writing is a plus Interest in or experience with bioinformatics is a plus 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. Cover letter explaining interest in the position and highlighting relevant skills/background, scientific writing experience etc. Attach resume or CV Attach current class schedule or availability If available, a sample of your scientific writing or a brief description of any relevant previous projects and transcripts. 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.