Current Opportunities

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.   Vaccines may be required.  

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.    

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.  Weekend work required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.  Weekend work required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.  Weekend work required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.  Weekend work required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR Technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.  Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties and/or cage wash duties as assigned.  Prevous work with non-humane primates prefered but not required.  Weekend work required.   Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas. Outstanding Communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with team members and all professionals is a must.  This is an entry level position that does not require previous animal handling or cleaning experience.

Animal Resources Technician III (Behavioral) 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 Services Supervisor. Tasks include but are not limited to: - Determines potential nonhuman primate and other laboratory animal species social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions. - Serves as a resource for particular aspects of behavioral management.   - Responsible for the scheduling, implementation, and record-keeping for animal training programs.   - Performs positive reinforcement training. - Responsible for ordering supplies needed for behavioral management program - Oversees and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment. - Identifies animals that are in need of specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems. - Collects observational data for behavioral studies. Employee attendance must meet established work schedules. Faithfulness in coming to work, being on time, planning absences in advance when possible, and calling in when unavoidably detained from reporting for work is an essential requirement of the job.

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.  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 institutional support will be provided to expand collaborative research across LBRI and NYMC and for the applicant to grow their 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.

The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is currently seeking an Attending Veterinarian & Director of Comparative Medicine to join the Institute.  Under general direction, the Attending Veterinarian & Director of Comparative Medicine will oversee and direct both the strategic and operational activities of the Lovelace research animal program.  Will provide guidance and supervision for husbandry, veterinary services, research support, pharmacy, study scheduling and related administrative personnel.   The responsibilities include fiscal management, and strategic planning to meet projected needs of the Institute with relation to research animal support staff as well as housing and care of animals for research. In addition is responsible for establishing and monitoring all animal care and use standards at the Institute to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, provide oversight of the program to assure medical care of all animals including diagnosis and treatment of disease, preventative medicine, health monitoring, and quarantine; and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.   This position is responsible for all AAALAC reviews and must assure Institutional compliance to maintain Institutional Accreditation. Participation in the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and interaction with the Institutional Official is required.   Will also identify staffing needs and available expertise, provide leadership and mentoring to all department staff, direct the recruiting and selection process for all departmental positions, and work with the Human Resources Department as needed on performance evaluations, training and development of staff.

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.

The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing clinical veterinary medical care to a variety of laboratory animal species; duties include diagnosis and treatment of disease, preventive medicine, animal health monitoring, and quarantine monitoring. The Clinical Veterinarian will also participate in research support of GLP and non-GLP studies involving both USDA-covered and non-covered species; this individual may manage clinical aspects of the studies, provide guidance on animal model and protocol development, and participate on the IACUC through conducting veterinary reviews.  The Clinical Veterinarian may serve as a study director for research studies, will be involved in training veterinary and research personnel, and is responsible for completing other duties and tasks as required or assigned.   This position 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.

Under limited direction and reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Controller will coordinate and oversee all of the Institute’s daily accounting functions to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.   The Controller will have primary responsibility for ensuring all accounting functions are appropriately and timely completed including accounts payable, billing, payroll, general ledger reconciliation, tax preparation and filing, and monthly closing.  Will prepare and review journal entries, perform analysis of monthly financial statements, prepare all necessary schedules for audits and act as the main liaison with the Institute’s external auditor, review payroll reports, prepare annual tax returns (specifically Form(s) 990), act as a point of contact for the Institute’s bank representatives when needed, 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, direct the recruiting and selection process for all departmental positions, and work 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.

Under limited supervision, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for accurately creating, forecasting and projecting company-wide fiscal budgets, revenues, and expenses. Works closely with key institute officials and departments including but not limited to executive management, department heads, project managers, accounting, human resources, and the office of research contracts on tracking external and internal funding and staff utilizations. May serve as the lead or advisor in a group setting.

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.