Graduate Research Associate Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Research Engineer 1
Requisition ID
req27861
Working Title
Research Engineer 1
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a team player to join CHTM's NanoFab Management as a Research Scientist 3. CHTM is an internationally recognized center of excellence managing ~$6M in federal awards per year, in addition to ~$2M in unrestricted funds for center and clean-room support. Join the team that supports exciting research that will shape our future defense, energy, technological, and information capabilities on a national scale while giving you a reasonably predictable schedule, a defined benefit retirement plan, and a generous paid time off package. On-the-job, informal, and formal training for industry- and grant management-related tasks will be provided for developmental purposes.
Under direct supervision, performs routine engineering research tasks requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment. Serves as CHTM's Laser Safety Officer, coordinating with UNM Environmental Health and Safety to ensure regular laser safety audits as required, and maintaining and repairing existing CHTM lasers in labs as needed. Maintain records of all lasers and utilities for NanoFab and Service center. Manage and maintain inventory of all chemicals utilized at CHTM. Handle NanoFab and service center user services via FOM. Assist Senior Engineer/Technician in repair of all NanoFab and service center equipment. Serve as advisor and mentor for NanoFab interns as well as facilitate pioneering experiments for CHTM researchers, while adhering to safety protocols. Oversee chemical waste management of CHTM. Help maintain safety protocols at the NanoFab and Service center. Assist in training all new NanoFab and Service center users. This includes comprehensive training and certification that are essential for all personnel working with lasers to ensure a thorough understanding of safety procedures. Maintain and train users on CHTM's 3-D printer.
For a fulldescription of CHTM and its activities, please visit http://www.chtm.unm.edu.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 6 months of 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

• 5+ years experience with class 3b and 4 lasers
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics or Chemistry or Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/ Optical Sciences Engineering to advise and mentor UNM graduate students, undergraduates, and postdoctoral associates.
• Comfortable in working in a team and in a research environment.
• Have a working knowledge of Lab Safety Protocols.
• Experience with handling chemicals and working onhigh voltage, high vacuum equipment

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Center for High Tech Materials CHTM (433A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
1/7/2026
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33
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
12/15/2023
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.
Please upload resume, cover letter, and official college transcript.
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.