New 
Lab Aide
 University of New Mexico | |
17.00 Hourly
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
 Jun 03, 2026 | |
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Requisition IDreq36833
Working TitleLab Aide Pay17.00 Hourly CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentMolecular Genetics Microbiology (564A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date6/15/2026 Position SummaryA lab aide is needed to complete lab maintenance tasks related to current grant funding in the lab of Michelle Ozbun, Ph.D. General laboratory maintenance: * Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of laboratory workspaces, shared equipment areas, and storage areas * Stock, monitor, and replenish routine laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables * Receive, label, store, and help track laboratory supplies, samples, and reagents * Maintain accurate records for inventory, equipment maintenance, temperature logs, and routine quality control activities * Prepare basic solutions, buffers, media, and other routine laboratory materials according to established protocols * Assist laboratory personnel with general operational tasks and experimental procedures to ensure efficient day-to-day lab function * Perform routine upkeep of laboratory equipment, including cleaning, basic checks, and maintenance logs * Monitor refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and other storage or culture equipment as assigned * Handle and dispose of biohazardous, chemical, sharps, and general laboratory waste in accordance with institutional safety procedures Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Preferred - experience in general lab maintenance Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Describe the documents the applicant should attach for a complete application. Include any additional application instructions that may be required of applicants e.g. writing sample. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. | |