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.
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F.
R.
Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner.
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High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
RetirementEastern 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.