Water Quality & Living Systems Technician in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101, United States
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Job Description
Requisition ID: req36580
Working Title:
Water Quality & Living Systems Technician
Position Summary:
Organization: STEM is Child's Play - AI Living Lab
Location: AI Living Lab
An Off-Campus Work-Study position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
We are seeking two motivatedstudents for a hands-on summer position focused on water quality testing,hydroponic systems, and animal habitat water management.
This role provides real lab andfield experience in environmental science, water systems, and biologicalobservation. Students will be trained to support water testing, specimencollection, microscopy work, and system monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Test water quality daily and record results
Collect and prepare water and biological specimens
Use microscopes to observe samples
Perform basic staining procedures for sample analysis
Maintain and monitor hydroponic growing systems
Assist with water systems used for animals and reptiles
Support environmental system checks and documentation
Help demonstrate basic water testing for community education
Training provided:
Additional hands-on training will be provided in water testing systems,hydroponics, and living system maintenance procedures.
This is a hands-on technical roledesigned to build real lab competency and environmental systems experience.
Schedule:
15 hours per week (summer)
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
$18.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
5/19/2026
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.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.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.
Working Title:
Water Quality & Living Systems Technician
Position Summary:
Organization: STEM is Child's Play - AI Living Lab
Location: AI Living Lab
An Off-Campus Work-Study position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
We are seeking two motivatedstudents for a hands-on summer position focused on water quality testing,hydroponic systems, and animal habitat water management.
This role provides real lab andfield experience in environmental science, water systems, and biologicalobservation. Students will be trained to support water testing, specimencollection, microscopy work, and system monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Test water quality daily and record results
Collect and prepare water and biological specimens
Use microscopes to observe samples
Perform basic staining procedures for sample analysis
Maintain and monitor hydroponic growing systems
Assist with water systems used for animals and reptiles
Support environmental system checks and documentation
Help demonstrate basic water testing for community education
Training provided:
Additional hands-on training will be provided in water testing systems,hydroponics, and living system maintenance procedures.
This is a hands-on technical roledesigned to build real lab competency and environmental systems experience.
Schedule:
15 hours per week (summer)
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
$18.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
5/19/2026
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.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.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.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101, United States
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