The Research Scientist will help to oversee clinical trials for pediatric oncology, hematology, hemophilia, AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) oncology, adult in-patient cancer clinical trials, and translational research, including multi-site trials. The Research Scientist will perform routine scientific research tasks, such as identifying eligible hematology and oncology study subjects for study protocols, screening and enrolling subjects, and developing recruitment and retention strategies.

The University of New Mexico National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine at the UNM School of Medicine (UNM SOM), seek established population scientists focused on cancer control, health services research, and behavioral intervention research to lead programmatic efforts in cancer control in New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite physicians and physician scientists who are medical oncologists with significant experience and expertise in experimental therapeutics, preclinical and IND enabling trial design for novel targeted cancer therapies, and the design and conduct of early phase human cancer clinical trials. The successful applicant will have training, significant experience, and expertise in developing and conducting early phase clinical trials (first-in-human, phase zero, and phase I) and will be expected to lead and grow the UNMCCC Early Phase Clinical Trial Program in solid tumors, with an emphasis on rapid and informative translation from the bench-to-bedside-and-back with new therapeutics discovered and developed in concert with the UNMCCC Research Program.

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine is on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic faculty member to lead our Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine. As the Division Chief, you will play an important role in shaping the future of healthcare and research. You will have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, making a real impact on the health and well-being of our community.

The University of New Mexico NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine, at the UNM School of Medicine invite applications for faculty position in cancer-focused Computational Biology, Integrative Modeling, and Cancer Bioinformatics. This is an Open Rank, Open Track position. We seek highly interactive faculty who are developing strong track records of academic accomplishment including peer-reviewed funding and impactful publications in high quality journals, as well as more established senior faculty with sustained records of outstanding scholarly achievements.

The Department of Neurosciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The Neurosciences Dept. at the University of New Mexico recognizes that substance use disorders (SUDs) emerge from the complex interplay of biological, genetic, environmental, social, and developmental factors, with drugs of abuse interacting with multiple brain regions. Research is needed to provide a deeper understanding of the molecular signals and neural circuits that are modified by drug use, identifying gene-environment interactions to guide the development of new treatments and refining or developing models to understand how biological mechanisms drive behavior across the continuum of addiction, from initial drug use to drug craving, dependence, relapse and tolerance. The position includes a competitive state-funded salary, research start-up funds and state-of-the-art research and shared core facilities. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with other UNM departments and centers such as Neurology, Psychology, Psychiatry, the MIND Research Network, the Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, the Interdisciplinary Substance Use and Brain Injury Research Facility, and the New Mexico Alcohol Research Center. The Department of Neurosciences aims to foster a diverse body of research to strengthen the neuroscience research community at the University of New Mexico. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite applications from physicians or physician scientists with training and expertise in medical oncology and a focused interest in clinical care and clinical/translational research for patients with thoracic and aero-digestive malignancies. The successful applicant will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Group in Lung and Aerodigestive Malignancies. This is an Open Rank, Open Track position. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with accomplishments. The successful applicant will have fellowship training and strong interest in the development of clinical trials and immune/targeted therapies for lung cancer. Emphasis is placed on the ability to foster interactions between laboratory and clinical investigators, participate in multidisciplinary clinical trial teams, and participate in the teaching mission of the Division and the Cancer Center. Excellent salaries, endowed positions, and start up packages are available.

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach Biology courses. This will be a continuous recruitment starting with the spring 2025 semester. Applicants will be selected as needed per semester.

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Health Sciences Research Scientist 3 who will be responsible for performing translational cancer research in an NIH-funded laboratory, with a focus on ovarian tumor biology, immunology, and immune therapy, and the development of novel therapeutics for clinical applications. The successful applicant will work independently on complex research projects, under the supervision of a senior Principal Investigator, and will be responsible for supervising junior lab members including fellows, students, and research technicians.

UNM Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Biology courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. This is a continuous recruitment beginning in the Summer 2025 semester. Positions are contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by student enrollment levels and current course offering. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Applicants hired from this requisition will be considered for the next requisition. Anticipated openings include the following subjects: General Biology, Biology for Health Sciences, Principles of Biology: Molecules to Cells, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology for Health Sciences.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite applications from physicians with training and expertise in hematology or medical oncology and a focused interest in clinical care and clinical or translational research, with experience and expertise in thetreatment and management of hematologic malignancies, in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or innovative cell-based or targeted immunotherapies. The successful applicant will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Groups.

The Substance Use Research and Education (SURE) Center at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy (Albuquerque, NM) is seeking a qualified candidate to join a dynamic and highly productive multi-disciplinary research team. Under the direct supervision of the SURE Center’s Research Scientist 3, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based and lab-based activities for the HBCD study. The MRI-based research activities include participant scheduling and the oversight of study visits, completing MRI safety screening with the assistance of MRI technicians, obtaining infant anthropometrics, administering questionnaires, and biospecimen collection. The lab-based activities include collection, processing, aliquoting, analyzing, and delivery of urine, blood, saliva, and possibly placental tissue biospecimens. This position is an integral part of the clinical research team to maintain oversight of research collection and specimens in accordance with protocols, uphold BSL-2 laboratory standards, and maintain regulatory and laboratory files, and oversee the process of data entry and quality assurance.

Seeking to hire an undergraduate or graduate student to work 15-28 hours per week as a Student Research Specialist for a clinical research group. The SURE Center is a large multi-disciplinary effort led by PI, Dr. Bakhireva, with collaborators across UNM-HSC and beyond. Due to the nature of the research being conducted, a high level of confidentiality and discretion is required. Clinical studies are conducted among Spanish- and English-speaking pregnant women and their newborns. This position will require the incumbent to be proficient in Spanish, and comfortable working with vulnerable populations, including patients with a history of substance use. The Research Specialist will work closely with UNM affiliated providers to administer structured interviews in English and Spanish for participants enrolled in the study. This position will also coordinate study-related procedures, including data entry and data management, and collection of biological specimens including blood, urine, and saliva. He/she/they will work closely with the study consultants and co-investigators, laboratory personnel, and hospital/clinic personnel. This position will require rotating weekend and evening coverage of research activities. May travel to various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to the objectives of the study.

The Division of Endocrinology, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Coordinator to support NIH-funded clinical trials. This position involves work in office settings, laboratory spaces, and clinical areas where participant interactions occur.

The Senior Principal Validation Engineer oversees Validation Contractors for the Albuquerque expansion and other key site projects. The majority of this role involves supervising relevant contractors at the Albuquerque site, including reviewing project proposals, interviewing, completing bid analysis, and selecting contractors. Responsibilities include managing projects and daily activities, overseeing validation activities, reviewing change controls, maintaining validated equipment, and updating validation documents such as the Validation Master Plan(s). Additional duties involve coordinating with departments to ensure timely completion of risk assessments, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for new components, equipment, systems, and utilities, as well as developing and executing validation protocols for processes, equipment, utilities, and test systems. The role also supports new product introductions, equipment re-qualification schedules, and ensuring plant readiness post-shutdowns. The Senior Principal Validation Engineer will work with engineering, contractors, and facilities personnel to ensure proper system installation and operation, providing technical support for validated systems.

The Process Engineer IV will execute and oversee advanced engineering functions such as process design, scale-up, and meticulous documentation control. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production, providing technical leadership and expertise to drive process improvements, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as cGMP and FDA regulations.

Southwest Labs is in need of an exceptional Specimen Processor to join our growing team! We are looking for a focused Specimen Processor to sort and input orders for urine and/or blood specimens in our laboratory system. You will need to be able to confirm patient identifiers, insurance, and client demographics at a high level of accuracy. Attention to detail is the most important part of this job. We are willing to train the right person.

The Toxicology LC/MS II (Testing Personnel) of the Toxicology Group ensures accurate and high-quality clinical laboratory results for clients in drug screening or drug identification methods within the framework of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (42 CFR 493). Duties include performing drug screening or drug identification testing, maintenance of instruments and equipment, data and results entry, adherence to safety policies and procedures, and working cooperatively within the organizational structure.

The Toxicology LC/MS I (Testing Personnel) of the Toxicology Group ensures accurate and high-quality clinical laboratory results for clients in immunological drug screening or drug identification methods within the framework of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (42 CFR 493). Duties include performing drug screening or drug identification testing, maintenance of instruments and equipment, data and results entry, adherence to safety policies and procedures, and working cooperatively within the organizational structure.

A Research Technician 2 is being sought to join the laboratory of Dr. Ryoma “Puck” Ohi in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Molecular Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, with lab space located on the 2nd floor of Cancer Research Facility (CRF). Studies in the Ohi laboratory focus on the microtubule cytoskeleton with an emphasis on tubulin post-translational modifications (PTMs) and tubulin PTM “readers”. The laboratory uses a wide range of techniques, which includes biochemistry, cell culture, and quantitative optical microscopy. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out administrative and organizational tasks, which include ordering and upkeep of standard laboratory reagents. The role will also include molecular cloning, cell culture, and protein isolation from either prokaryotic or eukaryotic sources. Proficiency in the following techniques will be considered assets: PCR, DNA cloning, immunoblotting, protein purification, microbiology, microscopy and cell culture. The successful candidate will also show initiative in the steering of projects and project development. An ability to mentor junior trainees in the laboratory would also be considered a major strength.