Current Opportunities

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Worker I will be responsible for performing architectural renovations, modifications, repairs and preventive maintenance to building structures and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Lovelace Biomedical is seeking a board-certified Veterinary Pathologist to join a team of researchers dedicated to the Lovelace mission of advancing and bettering human health.   At Lovelace Biomedical, we support a bevy of exciting advanced research and development initiatives in a hybrid contract -academic environment.  Our core competencies include R&D services for pharmaceutical, chemical, and agricultural industries; pharmacology models and safety assessment; inhalation toxicology; advanced chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threat and explosive (CBRNE) and combat casualty care countermeasure (drug and vaccine) development; respiratory, cardiovascular and infectious disease research; real-world environmental hazard assessment; intellectual property development; applied imaging-bioinformatic neurocognitive research, and clinical research, etc.  Our funding sources range from small pharma and biotech, to large pharma and industry to NIH, DOD, DOE, BARDA and other governmental agencies.   The Veterinary Pathologist will be part of a team with a larger scientific purpose, and the successful candidate will have the ability to see the big picture of our goals and be driven by the desire to advance our research.  They will also be able to collaborate effectively with internal and external clients, have an inquisitive scientific mind and the desire to learn new and exciting disciplines.   In addition to providing technical guidance and oversight (may include supervision of laboratories and/or staff) to personnel in the necropsy, histology and clinical pathology groups, the Veterinary Pathologist will evaluate, interpret and report on microscopic changes from a variety of animal models of disease; and may serve as the principal investigator or study director on a variety of sponsored programs; supervise and oversee the development and evaluation of disease models and safety/efficacy studies; support and develop investigator-initiated sponsored research programs; and perform all other related duties as required or assigned.

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 with application to brain imaging and genetics data.  The position will also involve interacting with patients from various clinical populations and healthy controls. The postdoc will be responsible for the development or selection of proper statistic tests, algorithms and methods, as well as developing new ideas that promote current research. The postdoc will be expected to publish the findings in peer-review journals and over time to compete for extramural funding.

The Baker Lab at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) studies how influenza viruses interface with their vertebrate hosts, with the goal of better mitigation or prediction strategies against future pandemic viruses. Specifically, we study how host alternative RNA splicing reshapes the virus:host landscape during infection. Our work combines transcriptomics, molecular biology, and virology to identify and characterize the evolutionary struggle between viruses and their hosts. We are seeking a curious, creative, and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to spearhead research aimed at understanding the contribution of alternative RNA splicing to virus infection, adaptation, and host co-evolution. The postdoc should bring their own ideas, but can initially drive research from the lab integrating long read RNA sequencing data with experimental approaches that identify biological mechanisms of virus control. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research, remain abreast of developments in the field of research and develop novel research methods as needed.  Will also work directly with research teams in the Institute as well as with outside collaborators, develop proposals for research funding, present and publish research data, analyze and interpret a variety of data, and perform all other related research duties as required or assigned.

A postdoctoral research position is available in Dr. Andrei Vakhtin’s lab at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The lab’s work is focused on examining gut-brain interactions, incorporating cognitive neuroscience with gastrointestinal methodologies. The candidate will work on projects involving multimodal and multisystem data to understand gut-brain pathogenesis in various neuropathologies, including post-infection sequelae of diseases such as COVID-19.   The primary responsibilities of this postdoctoral fellow will be to perform pre- and post-processing of advanced neuroimaging and other biological data, as well as algorithm development and implementation in neuroimaging and GI-based techniques. This position involves working in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator to complete project analyses and publish the findings in peer-review journals.

Under limited direction, the Procurement Manager will oversee and manage the daily operations of the Procurement Department.   The Procurement Manager will ensure efficient operations of the Institute’s overall procurement process to include purchasing, shipping and receiving, property and inventory control and transportation programs. Develops and implements procurement policies and procedures consistent with good business practices and applicable regulations. Provides guidance to all LRRI employees pertaining to purchasing policies and procedures, source selection, pricing, and delivery information.   Oversees the purchasing of a wide range of equipment, commodities and services. Ensures all procurement actions are conducted in accordance with appropriate LBRI, government and commercial procedures. Ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with terms of contracts, and safeguarding the interests of the Institute.   Evaluates proposals for value, recommends and selects suppliers, negotiates contract terms and conditions as well as negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating best possible price and value for the institute. Manages transportation carrier selection, rate analysis, preparing and filing bills of lading, and assures compliance with applicable laws and regulations for items shipped to and from the Institute.   The Manager will also manage the personnel in the Materials Management Department. Will work closely with the Director of Research Administration to identify staffing needs, provide leadership and mentoring to all department staff, and work with the Human Resources Department as needed on performance evaluations, training and development of staff.

Under general direction, the Programmer is responsible for Information Technology programming requirements for Institute projects, including maintenance and support for in-house developed applications. Supports the analysis of project requirements, then defines and implements solutions. Writes code, tests, and validates software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the product life cycle. Analyzes and amends software errors in a timely and accurate fashion, and provides status reports where required. Data analysis tasks include definition, analysis, quality control measures, and documentation of results. Individual is responsible for the development of databases, web interfaces and general programs or scripts to satisfy specific project needs.

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-$22.50 an hour

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) is seeking an experienced Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry with considerable experience.  The position will support development, validation and application of analytical assays within the Scientific Core Laboratories.   The job will involve working in multi-disciplinary scientific teams to develop, validate and apply analytical chemistry methods for sample analysis. Working in the laboratory to process and analyze samples using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) instrumentation.  Equipment repair/maintenance/sQT/validations. 

The Research Coordinator will work with a research team on several grant-funded studies designed to evaluate neurobehavioral characteristics of criminal offenders with antisocial traits as well as long-term outcomes (e.g., after release from incarceration) using established psychological, socio-behavioral, and/or neurobiological research procedures.  Will be responsible for: 1) Recruiting and scheduling participants, 2) Conducting clinical assessments, 3) Analyzing data to assure data integrity, quality control and protocol compliance, 4) Training staff and volunteers, 5) Supervising student volunteers and other staff, 6) Using statistical software to analyze data quantitatively and qualitatively, and assist in the preparation of conference presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals.  RCs will be trained to assess personality and psychiatric conditions via clinical interviews and perform neuropsychological testing. Qualified hires may also receive training in brain imaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)) data collection and analyses.  

Study Directors play a crucial role in managing preclinical research in all aspects of drug development as the single point of control responsible for the overall conduct in accordance with Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations. Under the general supervision of the Director, conducts contractual studies or research which is relatively broad in scope and which requires decisions as to methodology employed. Looking for a Scientist with interest and/or experience in medical countermeasures (radiation or infectious disease). Plans, conducts and supervises research requiring fundamental scientific knowledge and advanced knowledge toxicology, biology, and/or infectious disease. 

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Technologist within the Microbial analysis group. An individual who demonstrates exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of working independently and on teams is ideal. The Research Technologist will primarily be responsible for assisting in the performance of multiple research projects, simultaneously in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, including preparation of samples for various methods of nucleic acid extraction, extraction of both DNA and RNA on various sample types, quantification of nucleic acid concentration and qPCR, RT-qPCR analysis as appropriate for the study.   The Research Technologist will also be responsible for laboratory tasks that span bacteriology, virology and immunology.  These may include maintenance of continuous cell cultures, quantification of viable microbes including bacteria, fungi, and/or viruses, and performing a variety of biochemical assays (including, but not limited to, qPCR, ELISA, and microscopic analyses), supply inventory, and laboratory equipment.  The research technologist will do this in addition to developing paperwork, analyzing data, processing study samples all while maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.  The work will include both regulatory and non-regulatory compliance.  

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, a not for profit research center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a broad background of scientific fields to serve as a Senior Research Technologist. An enthusiastic, fast learning team player with great interpersonal skills is ideal. The qualified candidate should have experience in a broad background of scientific fields including aerosol sciences, mechanical engineering, and analytical chemistry. Additional competencies within electrical engineering, toxicology and pharmacology are preferred.   The position will involve moderately complex work assignments as well as documenting laboratory work and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Candidate must also be able to collaborate with research staff, independently conduct testing and review results for accuracy and completeness. Preference will be given to candidates who display a strong ability and willingness to be cross trained by experienced team members in a multidisciplinary biomedical scientific team.

Under direct supervision the Shipping and Receiving Specialist will be responsible for performing a combination of manual and/or automated shipping, receiving and inventory control duties. This position will receive incoming material and prepare materials for shipment according to shipping practices, procedures, rates, routes and available transportation. Packs and/or unpacks items verifying quantity, weight, and condition in addition to recording materials shipped and received.

Lovelace Biomedical is looking for a Staff Accountant.  Under general direction and reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for reporting, coordinating activities, resources, preparation of monthly billing and invoicing in support of projects for the Institute.     The Staff Accountant will work with Scientists and other business units/leaders in the development of proposals, budgets and estimates for completion as well as establish track and monitor project schedules, deliverables and milestones. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financials to ensure that project goals are accomplished on time and on budget. Individual will communicate with Sponsors, Scientists, Accounting and Finance personnel on project schedules, project and financial status including estimates to complete and deliverables. The Staff Accountant will also work with Accounting and AR on the tracking and coordination of collection on invoices, and perform all other duties and tasks as required or assigned. 

The recent joining of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) with the Touro University System that includes New York Medical College (NYMC) has expanded our academic prowess and the potential to conduct innovative clinical trials to impact respiratory diseases. While NYMC’s primary mission is training medical and dental students, it also offers graduate programs in experimental pathology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology and conducts research across these disciplines. Founded in 1947 as a not-for-profit corporation, LBRI employs ~35 PhD level scientists and ~250 technicians and staff. The Lovelace mission is to serve humanity through research on the prevention, treatment, and cure of respiratory disease. LBRI studies respiratory health issues of concern to scientists and health care experts in universities, government, industry, and patient advocacy groups and offers state-of-the-art facilities to support the needs of the work proposed.   With an extended community of Faculty, researchers, graduate students and technicians, LBRI is uniquely positioned to provide broad research resources to Faculty members committed to advancing our mission.  LBRI operates more than 450,000 sq. ft of laboratory space over two campuses with state-of-the art facilities to support basic and applied research. LBRI, with over 120 animal models for respiratory research and breeding facilities for genetically engineered mouse models, provides a rich environment for collaboration and translation of basic research findings to in vivo models.  Our well-established pre-clinical investigational drug safety program allows opportunities to extend work into human clinical trials for respiratory and non-respiratory diseases.   LBRI's affiliation agreement with the University of New Mexico allows for adjunct faculty appointments, training of graduate students, and fosters collaboration across the Health Sciences Research Programs and the University of New Mexico's NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.   We are currently seeking Tenure-Eligible Faculty members at the Associate or Professor level to join LBRI and be a part of our collaborative research team.  Tenure will be through New York Medical College and offer not only guaranteed generous salary support, but opportunities for research collaborations and trainees. Applicants should have a demonstrated research expertise and record of accomplishment in Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Immunology, Toxicology, or Infectious Disease. Applicants must demonstrate significant research experience and a record of accomplishment in basic, population, and/or translational research. LBRI provides state-of-the-art research space/equipment and full administrative support. Competitive start-up package and long-term institutional support to include significant dedicated annual funding will be provided to expand collaborative research across LBRI and NYMC and for the applicant to continue to grow their extramurally funded research program. Depending on the candidate's interest, LBRI’s affiliation agreement with the University of New Mexico also allows for adjunct faculty appointments for those who are eligible with the possibility for graduate student training and additional clinical collaborations across the Health Sciences and Main Campus Research Programs.

Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute’s animal populations following established techniques and procedures.  Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities.   The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures.  Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine.