Field Research Tech/Life Sci at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36241

Working Title:
Field Research Tech/Life Sci

Position Grade:
08

Position Summary:
Natural Heritage New Mexico (NHNM) is a program of the Museum of Southwestern Biology, in the UNM Biology Department. NHNM has on-call part-time openings for one or more Ecological Field Technicians with an emphasis on botanical ecological data collection. The primary duties will consist of collecting the ancillary ecological data for vegetation community plots as part of a mapping project in the northeastern Plains region of New Mexico. The candidate will work with an experienced NHNM botanist at all times. Experience using a gps, camera, and other common field equipment is preferred. Experience with field geology and botany is a plus.
The vast majority of job duties will occur in the field. The candidate should be comfortable with spending long days in field, camping in rustic conditions and working outdoors in all weather conditions. The candidate must be available to travel to field sites, spending up to a week at a time at field locations outside of Albuquerque. Prior relevant work experience is helpful, but not necessary. We are looking for an excellent team player with solid communications skills.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
No Benefits for On-Call positions

Department:
AS Biology General Administrative (048F)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $18.09-$20.68

Benefits Eligible:
No Benefits for On-Call positions

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:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
4/9/2026

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.
Submit a resume and cover letter with UNMJobs application.Minimum Qualifications: Vocational-Technical Training directly related Life Sciences field; 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: 1.Experience conducting scientific surveys/data collection in the field
2.Flexibility around late summer and early fall field work schedule
3.Availability to work out of town for 4-7 days at a time.
4.Experience doing natural resources and biological inventory including the field measurement and recording of vegetation data; collection, preparation, and cataloging of field samples and specimens. Experience collecting related ancillary data and use of ancillary field equipment such as GPS unit, camera, range finder, clinometer, compass, etc.
5.Ability to follow an established data collection protocol.
6.Skills and experience using geographic information systems (GIS) and maps to orient in the field.
7.Current Wilderness First Aid or First Responder training
8.An interest in gaining valuable field research experience in vegetation ecology
9.A completed baccalaureate degree in a related field (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, etc.)