Shared Lab Research Scientist in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req38003

Working Title:
Shared Lab Research Scientist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology seeks a motivated and experienced professional to act as the Shared Lab Research Scientist. The role requires advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and oversight of resources utilized by multiple faculty, research groups, and students.

The primary responsibility of this position will be the development, implementation, and management of a department-wide shared instrumentation laboratory. Duties will include

• Establishment and maintenance of standard operating procedures
• Development of user access and certification programs
• Training faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and other laboratory users
• Coordinating instrument scheduling and usage
• Overseeing billing and cost-recovery processes
• Troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating maintenance and service contracts
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical guidance on instrumentation use and capabilities
• Identifying instrument needs for research and teaching
• Coordination of annual users meeting to encourage and enhance collaboration
• Generate income for the Shared lab via grants and user outreach
• Support instructional activities through laboratory preparation, technical support, and operational oversight for CHEM 422L

Salary will be dependent on Education and Experience.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Chemistry Department (889A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3882.67 - $4667.87 depending on education and experience

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
10/19/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit Resume/UNMJobs application and Cover Letter relating to Preferred Qualifications. Names and contact information for three professional references, to include at least one supervisory.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Technical experience using and troubleshooting variety of scientific instrumentation
• Ability to write technical standard operating procedures
• Ability to work independently; adaptability
• Collaborative mindset to allow success while working with faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and post doctoral fellows