Current Opportunities

Under limited direction and reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Operations, the Accounting Manager – Payroll and Accounts Payable will coordinate and oversee all of the Institute’s daily Accounts Payable and Payroll functions to ensure accurate and efficient payment processing.   The Accounting Manager – Payroll and Accounts Payable will have primary responsibility for the supervision, training and prioritization of the payroll and accounts payable staff to ensure accurate and timely payments.  The manager is responsible for directing and managing the payroll and accounts payable procedures.  In addition to directing the collection, computing, and documentation of payroll and accounts payable data, the manager will review and approve payments prior to processing.  The manager will ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors to include those associated with employer and employee withholding and taxes.  The manager will reconcile the payroll and accounts payable account reconciliations monthly.  The manager ensures compliance with laws and tax obligations and filings.   Identifying and recording as applicable payroll and accounts payable liabilities.    The manager will work as a collaboratively with the human resources and procurement department to ensure efficient workflow and resolve any potential issues.  The manager actively participates in the accounting closing cycles including annual audits.  Additional duties may be assigned under guidance of the Senior Director of Financial Operations.  Will review and approve payroll reports, bi-weekly payroll submissions, reconciliation of taxes and benefits to the General Ledger, accounts payable vouchers, review of cash disbursements, various review of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.   Will identify staffing needs and available expertise, provide leadership and mentoring to all department staff and work with Senior Director of Financial Operations and the Human Resources Department as needed on performance evaluations, training and development of staff.

Performs a variety of tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species as directed by the Behavioral Management Program Supervisor. Tasks include but are not limited to:   Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment. Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior. Identifies animals that are in need to specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems and implements intervention practices to improve behavior. Collects observational data for behavioral studies. Performs positive reinforcement training. Determines potential non-human primate social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions. Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment. Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior. Identifies animals that are in need to specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems and implements intervention practices to improve behavior. Collects observational data for behavioral studies. Performs positive reinforcement training. Determines potential non-human primate, canine, swine, etc. social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions.

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Biosafety Officer who will be responsible for protecting the Institute’s employees, contractors, visitors, the general public and the environment from potential exposures to Select Agents and Toxins; and to ensure that the Institute maintains full compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the Select Agents and Toxins regulations as well as all other applicable governmental regulations and guidelines, and internal requirements.    The Biosafety Officer will also serve as Responsible Official (RO).  As RO, will ensure compliance with all aspects of the Institute’s Select Agent Program in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Select Agents and Toxins regulations.  Will develop and implement supporting health and safety programs.  Will be responsible for reviewing and updating the Institute’s Select Agents Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene Plan, Security Plan and Incident and Emergency Response Plan.    Will review research projects involving human and animal pathogens or biological toxins, including select agents, recombinant DNA, transgenic plants and animals and advises researchers regarding appropriate biocontainment levels, safety practices and applicable regulatory guidelines. Provides assistance to researchers in obtaining and maintaining any required import or interstate transport permits for biological materials to be used at LBRI and transports infectious materials between campuses as needed, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Client Services Coordinator to support the Institute's Business Development operations.   The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Business Development team in servicing Client accounts and will act as a liaison between Lovelace Biomedical and its Commercial Clients throughout the prospecting, award, and study closure stages. The position will be responsible for overseeing the life cycle of a scientific program with the Scientific Operations staff from start to finish driven by a clear understanding of both Client and CRO needs and expectations, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.   The Client Services Coordinator may also take on specific tasks such as marketing coordination or pricing which are early components in the Pre-Award phase of business.

The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing clinical veterinary medical care to a variety of laboratory animal species including diagnosis and treatment of disease, preventive medicine, animal health monitoring, and quarantine monitoring, and completed all other duties and tasks as required or assigned.   The Clinical Veterinarian will also participate in research support covering clinical aspects of the studies, provide guidance on animal model and protocol development and participate on the IACUC and conduct veterinary reviews. This position also requires participation in a rotating on call schedule for after hours, weekend and holiday coverage. 

Under general supervision, the Contracts and Proposal Coordinator will assist the Contracts and Proposal teams with data-flow, coordination of requirements, timelines, and ensure compliance in submissions of proposals and contracts for all activities for proposals, contracts and grants.   The Contracts and Proposal Coordinator will review and submit proposals in compliance with all applicable Institute, Federal, state and all other applicable regulations and guidelines. Will disseminate on-going proposal and contract assignment information to internal and external clients as well as contribute to writing and editing of proposals, manuscripts, policies and procedures, and promotional material, and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.   Establishes and documents electronic proposal and contract file access and tracking protocols to ensure the security and integrity of all proposal documentation and will be responsible for updating and maintaining electronic files of all proposals, contracts, templates and associated materials. Will work with the Director of Contracts and Senior Proposal Manager to coordinate the planning process and track and meet all deadlines.

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 Senior Director of Life Sciences and under limited direction, the Director of Life Sciences will manage, direct and coordinate all study related efforts in Lovelace’s Life Sciences Department.   The Director will manage the daily operations of the Life Sciences Study Directors to ensure efficient and effective operations of all study functions.  Will work with a variety of staff to develop study proposals and budgets, coordinate with study sponsors on timing of studies and monitor expectations for deliverables, guide and direct the efforts of all Study Directors, work with other Life Science Department leaders on effective use of technical staff, provide training in complex research areas as needed, compile and complete a variety of data reports and analysis, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.   Will also perform Study Director duties for research studies assigned to the Director, and provide oversight and backup in the absence of other Study Directors as needed.   The Director will also lead and manage the Study Director staff to include identifying staffing needs and available expertise, providing leadership and mentoring to all department staff, directing the recruiting and selection process for all department positions, and working with the Human Resources Department as needed on performance evaluations, training and development of staff.

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 EH&S 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.

Lovelace Biomedical is seeking an Equipment Specialist.  Under general supervision, individual will be responsible for equipment validation, calibration and testing requirements of the Institute.  Incumbent will report to Quality, while coordinating with ITS, QA, scientific staff, and outside service vendors.

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Custodian / Janitor. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises. The Janitor will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and public areas. This is fantastic opportunity to earn competitive pay and full-time benefits.    Performs general clean-up of all areas of the building as directed - sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting.  Completes non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders.  Remove garbage and recycling daily and prepare bins for weekly pick-up.  Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests. 

Under general direction, the Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician will perform a variety of tasks following established techniques and procedures. Assist in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals as IACUC approved studies require. Works with a variety of animal species and tasks will involve both in-vivo and in-vitro procedures. Documents laboratory work to acceptable standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations. The successful candidate will assist in administrative functions of study execution such as labeling collection tubes and transporting supplies to appropriate area.

Under general direction, the Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician will perform a variety of tasks following established techniques and procedures. Assist in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals as IACUC approved studies require. Works with a variety of animal species and tasks will involve both in-vivo and in-vitro procedures. Documents laboratory work to acceptable standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations. The successful candidate will assist in administrative functions of study execution such as labeling collection tubes and transporting supplies to appropriate area.

Under general direction, the Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician will perform a variety of tasks following established techniques and procedures. Assist in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals as IACUC approved studies require. Works with a variety of animal species and tasks will involve both in-vivo and in-vitro procedures. Documents laboratory work to acceptable standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations. The successful candidate will assist in administrative functions of study execution such as labeling collection tubes and transporting supplies to appropriate area.

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Aerosol department.  Under general direction, the Laboratory Technician will perform a variety of tasks in the Aerosol and Scientific Core laboratories.   The position may include aerosol system development/operation/validation, and some basic chemistry procedural cross-over.  The individual should be willing to work modified schedule as workflows require.  Individual will complete moderately complex work assignments as well as documenting laboratory work and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned. 

Under limited supervision, the Lead Facilities Technician will be responsible for planning, scheduling and servicing the facility, utility systems operations and maintenance activities. The Lead Facilities Technician will service, maintain and repair commercial/industrial (HVAC) air handling equipment as well as service and repair commercial refrigeration equipment. Perform architectural work; renovations, painting, carpentry, building repairs and preventive maintenance to building structures. Supervises Maintenance Workers in the performance of their daily activities.  

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 Research Institute is currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician III to join the Institute’s Facilities Team.   Under direct supervision, the Electrical Technician III will be responsible for monitoring HVAC controls, pneumatic control, performing electrical duties as required, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, HAVC repairs 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 and other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker II must be a self-starter and will be responsible for the following job duties:  Metal working; welding (stainless steel), constructing sheet metal fabrications and machining with manual machines (mill, lathe, band saws, etc.). Service, maintain and repair commercial/industrial (HVAC) air handling equipment.  Perform architectural work; renovations, painting, carpentry, building repairs and preventive maintenance to building structures. Service and repair commercial refrigeration equipment and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.    Will be required to respond in a timely fashion to a variety of alarms to include equipment monitoring systems, HVAC alarms, IT system alarms, and all other related types of notifications.   Work Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is currently seeking a Maintenance Worker III-HVAC to join the Institute’s Facilities Team.   Under direct supervision, the  Maintenance Worker III- HVAC 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 other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.