New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Professional Postings
Department: Animal and Range Sciences 11-20-07
Position Title: Science Specialist/ Laboratory / Req #2007012220
Date Position Advertised: November 20, 2007
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Special Conditions: POSITION LOCATION
NMSU-Knox Hall

Full time – 12 month
Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS-
Master’s degree (in hand by hire date) in science related discipline required. Ph.D. preferred. 3 to 4 years related experience required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS-_
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Knowledge and experience in laboratory methodologies including- Molecular biology (DNA/RNA/PCR), animal handling and data collection, statistical analysis and laboratory safety.
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Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to supervise and instruct laboratory personnel in experimental procedures and protocol validation.
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Must have no aversion to working with experimental animals or radioactive materials and chemicals.

Examples of Duties: -
Supervise and assist graduate and undergraduate students conducting research in reproductive physiology.
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Manage and oversee daily laboratory activities in reproductive physiology and molecular biology.
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Assist in animal data collection and experimental protocol validation.
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Assist in writing research manuscripts and extramural grants and analyzing data.
Benefits Offered: Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation, New Mexico Educational Retirement Benefits, Annual and Sick Leave, Group Medical, Dental and Hospital Insurance and Life Insurance.

Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Dr. Dean Hawkins

Animal & Range Sciences
NMSU, Box 30003, MSC 3-I
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Telephone- (575) 646-4135
Fax- (575) 6466-5441
email- dhawkins @nmsu.edu

REVIEW OF LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME OR VITAE,
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
AND THREE LETTERS OF
REFERENCE WILL BEGIN-
December 5, 2007 AND
CONTINUE UNTIL FILLED

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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