Student Advanced Level (Position Class 3) - Lab Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37771

Working Title:
Student Advanced Level (Position Class 3) - Lab Assistant

Position Summary:
The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico seeks a highly motivated team player with a commitment to general research and administrative support across various clinical studies. The individual will be part of the research team for multiple studies within the department, serving in a general capacity rather than being assigned to a single specific project. There is the potential to be involved with a variety of clinical trials and community-engaged research initiatives. Preferred Qualifications may include prior experience in community-based research or outreach programs, interest or education in the areas of mental health or clinical research, or experience working in laboratory environments. The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Laboratory Assistant position is a student employee position (approx. 10 to 20 hours per week) that will provide operational support, support clinical trial logistics, and general administrative assistance for the UNM Research Program - Psychedelic Therapies team. The clinical trial involvement will include assisting with scheduling, document administration, and laboratory supply management.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties include with direction from senior staff; the Federal Work-Study Student may participate in:

• Assist with general clinical trial subject scheduling (prescreen calls, follow ups etc.)

• Assist with printing, filing and storing physical documents as well as scanning.

• Laboratory supply inventory.

• Picking up dry ice, and making dry ice orders.

• Biohazard waste disposal, breaking down boxes, and shredding paper.

• FCMISUBI package or mail pickups, performing routine campus errands such as obtaining signatures from relevant staff at different departments/locations.

• Subcutaneous injection administration observer role and other unblinded role activities.

• Participant incentive gift card distribution.

• Scheduling lab sample pickups via UPS or FedEx.

• Making copies of source documentation such as ECGs.

• Data entry and management via EDC including use of clinical trial software such as REDCap and Zelta.

• Completing other project tasks as needed.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Family Community Medicine FCM (160B)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$18.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
9/17/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To be considered for this position, applicants must provide: 1. A complete on-line application including hours worked for each position; 2. A cover letter with summary of relevant experience and why you are qualified for this position; 3. A current resume; and 4. Three professional references, preferably supervisory. Selected candidate must also provide official transcripts and/or proof of meeting minimum job requirements.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.