Research Technician

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Research Technician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2023-00137

Department

Academic Affairs

Division

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Opening Date

06/29/2023

Position Overview

Position Summary:
The Department of Physical Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a grant-funded research technician. The appointment is for one year, with a start date of August 14th, 2023. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Review of completed applications will begin on July 24th, 2023 and continue until position is filled.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Synthesizing and characterizing carbonyl-functionalized conjugated molecules (both small molecules and polymers) for solar energy conversion. 
  • Summarizing findings and publishing results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and project progress reports.
  • Presenting findings at research conferences.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • A recent MS in chemistry and/or chemical engineering.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated experience (via publication record) in the noted organic synthesis and characterization methods 
  • Ability to work as a team player 
  • Ability to communicate and present information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
 
 

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

  • Work is sedentary in nature with 10 pounds of maximum weight to lift and carry 
  • Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours
  • Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing
  • Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the research laboratories

Additional Information

Application Review Date: July 24, 2023

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)
  • Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu 

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.



Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.



Paid Time Off
Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month. Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave. Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees. Temporary employees do not accrue leave.



Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

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Agency
Eastern New Mexico University
Address
1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130
Phone
575-562-2115