What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant/Staff position at unm?
The University of New Mexico Center for Stable Isotopes is a non-profit research focused laboratory and analytical facility founded in 2014. The mission of UNM-CSI is to support world-class stable isotope research by scientists and students across disciplines from Earth and Planetary Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Chemistry and the Biomedical Sciences.
The position assists with preparation of samples for isotopic measurements, supports CSI Faculty, technical staff, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with various experimental procedure. Sets up and operates laboratory equipment of moderate complexity. Records data, providing basic results.
Duties include:
- Processes samples in accordance with existing protocols and procedures
- Prepares samples and standards for isotopic measurements
- Operates research equipment under supervision
- Performs routine data manipulation and reduction using specified computer programs
- Maintains inventory of supplies