Current Opportunities

The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is currently seeking a Boiler Operator Maintenance Worker III to join the Institute’s Facilities Team.   Under direct supervision, the Boiler Operator Maintenance Worker III will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing central plant equipment.  This includes heating hot water boilers, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, air compressors vacuum pumps and associated support equipment.  The individual will also assist with plumbing, HVAC repairs and...

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is looking for a full-time Buyer.  Under general supervision, the Buyer will be responsible for the complete cycle of procurement transactions from initiating, reviewing and coordinating purchase requests, requests for quotes, bids, proposals and orders. The Buyer will be responsible for preparing supporting procurement documentation to comply with goals and terms of Small Business Subcontracting Plans, when required. All functions to be performed in accordance with Institute policies and procedures, and all procurement codes and guidelines.

As an integral part of the Lovelace Leadership Team, the Chief Academic Research Officer (CARO) will develop and lead the all of the Institute’s Academic Research activities and functions to optimize our scientific operations and develop and expand research revenue. The CARO will play a critical role in driving the execution of research and business development initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and fostering innovation across Lovelace’s scientific functional areas, specifically:   -

Reporting to the Director of Research Administration and under limited direction, the Contracts Manager – Federal Contracts and Compliance, will oversee end-to-end contract management for the Institute and manage daily operations for all federal contracts and compliance of the Office of Research Contracts (ORC).   The Contracts Manager - Federal Contracts and Compliance will work closely with LBRI administrative leadership and scientific teams to oversee efficient operations of the Institute’s federal contracting process to include both pre- and...

Under general supervision, the Contracts Specialist provides technical assistance to scientific and administrative staff with grant and contract development and administration for Federal, private and industry sponsors in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.  The Contracts Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with Institute policies and Federal regulations with regard to grants and contracts.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager and under general direction, the Senior Contracts Specialist will provide technical and administrative contracts support to scientific and administrative staff in support of the Institute's mission.   The Senior Contracts Specialist will provide end-to-end execution of Federal and commercial contracts by ensuring compliance with Institute policies, Federal regulations affecting grants, competitive contracts and/or solicitations, and the terms of commercial contracts. Will review and ensure accuracy of pricing data of budgets, review contractual...

Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities & Safety and under limited direction, the Facilities Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institute’s facilities and physical plant.  The Director will play a pivotal role in effectively managing the Facilities Department to ensure a safe and efficient working environment across all Lovelace campuses.   The Director will manage the daily...

Under general supervision, the EH&S Technician will support the institute in the areas of environmental safety and health ensuring compliance with city, state and federal regulations. The EH&S Technician will conduct radiation surveys and conduct radiation training for employees. Performs noise surveys and laboratory safety inspections. Collects, analyzes, ships and packs samples. The ES&H Technician will collect, sort and prepare wastes for disposal. Will be responsible for maintaining equipment for emergencies and will respond to accidents such as spills, fires, and falls.

Under general direction, the Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician 3 will perform a variety of tasks following established techniques and procedures. The Technician will assist in study execution; collect samples from and administers agents to research animals as IACUC approved studies require. Will exercise judgment in the collection and processing of samples such as blood, serum, plasma, tissue and urine. Works with a variety of animal species and work assignments are relatively complex. tasks will involve both in-vivo and in-vitro procedures. Documents laboratory work to acceptable...

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of routine and non-routine tasks, following established techniques and procedures. Coordinates and administers a funded research study/activity or group of associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures the pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Activities as a study coordinator may include scheduling team work assignments, acting as the primary point of contact for the study director for a study, and developing forms and computer applications to capture data points required by the study protocol. Activities as a study coordinator include demonstrating the capability to manage all aspects of...

A PRN (aka "per diem") Nurse position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jon Houck at the Mind Research Network. The Nurse will support ongoing federally-funded clinical research projects at the Mind Research Network. Both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) are encouraged to apply.   The Nurse will assist study staff in determining medical eligibility of participants for studies, assist with medical screening...

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform skilled clinical laboratory procedures according to established standards. This position will be responsible for performing automated and manual hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation analyses, urinalysis and fluid cytology. This position may perform technical evaluation of new instrumentation, method development and oversee the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures. Responsibilities will include monitoring of all procedures and quality control practices to ensure accuracy and validity of test results and compliance with the requirements of regulatory and certifying...

A post-doctoral research position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayer's laboratory at The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, New Mexico location in the area of cognitive neuroscience. The candidate will work on several projects that use multimodal neuroimaging to study traumatic brain injury and psychosis spectrum disorders.   The primary responsibilities of this postdoctoral fellow (postdoc) will be to perform independent research in the area of image processing and algorithm development...

The Baker Lab at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can work independently in a team environment towards multi-parametric analysis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This is a joint position at the Memory and Aging Center, University of New Mexico (UNM) and The Minds Research Network in Albuquerque. The present position is funded by a five-year grant recently awarded to Dr. Rosenberg to start an Alzheimer’s disease research center in New Mexico. The individual will have an opportunity to apply for NIH research grants and if successful can lead to a permanent position. The advertised post-doctoral position is for two-years and can be extended for another year if mutually...

The Mind Research Network (MRN), a division of the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI), is currently seeking a Program Manager for  Dr. Mayer's lab. The successful applicant will work effectively with the Principal Investigators, Research Scientists, Research Coordinators, Grants Management Team, Accountants, and Administrators.   The Program Manager provides and oversees a...

Under general direction, the Proposal Specialist provides technical assistance to scientific and administrative staff in developing grant and contract proposals for Federal, private, and industry sponsors.   In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you'll assist in pulling together crucial information for submissions, reviewing data for accuracy, collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical specifications,...

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Director. The Quality Assurance Specialist will perform laboratory inspections, participate in sponsor and regulatory audits, reviews research data and reports, assists in verifying the Institutes compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Institute study protocols, policies and standard operating procedures.

Under general supervision, the Recruiting Coordinator provides day to day administrative recruiting support for the HR department. The Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing resumes, assisting with sourcing candidates, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate travel as well as candidate transport, assisting with posting positions to job boards, maintain social media platforms and other administrative recruiting & HR tasks as assigned.    Position pays $20-$23 an...

The Mind Research Network (MRN), a division of the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI), is currently seeking a Research Assistant II for Dr. Stephen’s lab. The successful candidate who fills this position will help with an ongoing NIH funded grant focused on evaluating the effects of music on brain development for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This position will be responsible for working with families to schedule their music training and music listening portions of this intervention study. The position will also be responsible for scheduling and overseeing the assessment...