Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry 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: req36793
Working Title:
Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry
Position Grade:
08
Position Summary:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!
Duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab. Maintains laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and stockroom for experiments. Plans laboratory exercises with faculty. Tests and conducts experiments, exercises, instrumentation and demonstrations. Provides technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
The working schedule for this position is variable and may be negotiated with the position supervisor. M-Th typically (Monday/Wednesday are typically 11:30a - 9:30p; Tuesday/Thursday are typically 8:30a - 6:30p). Evening hours are required. Work schedules may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours will be required periodically.
****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment:
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:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
Hourly: $18.27 - $20.89 per hour (dependent 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:
6/30/2026
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 include a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter, to include 3 Professional references, preferably Supervisory. Official transcripts would be required of position finalist for highest degree earned.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years 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:
Working Title:
Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry
Position Grade:
08
Position Summary:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!
Duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab. Maintains laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and stockroom for experiments. Plans laboratory exercises with faculty. Tests and conducts experiments, exercises, instrumentation and demonstrations. Provides technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
The working schedule for this position is variable and may be negotiated with the position supervisor. M-Th typically (Monday/Wednesday are typically 11:30a - 9:30p; Tuesday/Thursday are typically 8:30a - 6:30p). Evening hours are required. Work schedules may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours will be required periodically.
****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****
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:
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:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
Hourly: $18.27 - $20.89 per hour (dependent 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:
6/30/2026
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 include a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter, to include 3 Professional references, preferably Supervisory. Official transcripts would be required of position finalist for highest degree earned.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years 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:
- Bachelor's degree in the Chemistry, Biology or Bio-Chem preferred.
- Experience working in and providing technical support for an undergraduate teaching lab.
- Experience preparing chemical solutions and setting up experiments for undergraduate teaching labs.
- Experience managing undergraduate teaching lab facility.
- Experience working in a team environment.
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Job Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101, United States
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