Lab Assistant II

University of New Mexico

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Albuquerque, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The student will prepare samples for isotopic measurements and support technical staff and graduate students with experimental procedures. They are expected to learn the operational characteristics of laboratory equipment and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Qualifications

You are an undergraduate student expected to be enrolled for at least 6 hours in Fall 2026. You should be able to learn laboratory techniques and procedures, operate equipment, and follow instructions. Preference will be given to students qualified for work-study.

Must Have Skills for ATS

sample preparation

isotopic measurements

experimental procedures

Job Description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition IDreq36680 Working TitleLab Assistant II Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentEarth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date5/26/2026 Position Summary

The Center for Stable Isotopes is looking for an undergraduate student to help with the following duties: preparation of samples for isotopic measurements, supporting technical staff and graduate students with various experimental procedures.  

The student is expected to have the ability to learn the operational characteristics of the equipment and materials used in a laboratory; to perform duties in an semi-independent manner; learn laboratory techniques and procedures; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.   

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications not found for this position (0043)

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

•Ability to learn the operational functions of laboratory equipment and materials

•Ability to learn laboratory techniques and procedures used with various sample analysis processing. 

•Ability to follow directions given orally and written and ability to communicate clearly in order to maintain working relationships in a professional manner.

The UNM 5

Skills required for the job Skills you will learn on the job Collaboration No No Communication No No Critical Thinking No No Professionalism No No Research & Assessment No No Application InstructionsMust be registered for at least 6 hours for Fall 2026. Preference for workstudy qualified student.

University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
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