Lab Aide in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36833

Working Title:
Lab Aide

Position Summary:
A lab aide is needed to complete lab maintenance tasks related to
current grant funding in the lab of Michelle Ozbun, Ph.D.
General laboratory maintenance:
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of laboratory
workspaces, shared equipment areas, and storage areas
• Stock, monitor, and replenish routine laboratory supplies, reagents,
and consumables
• Receive, label, store, and help track laboratory supplies, samples,
and reagents
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, equipment maintenance,
temperature logs, and routine quality control activities
• Prepare basic solutions, buffers, media, and other routine laboratory
materials according to established protocols
• Assist laboratory personnel with general operational tasks and
experimental procedures to ensure efficient day-to-day lab function
• Perform routine upkeep of laboratory equipment, including cleaning,
basic checks, and maintenance logs
• Monitor refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and other storage or
culture equipment as assigned
• Handle and dispose of biohazardous, chemical, sharps, and general
laboratory waste in accordance with institutional safety procedures
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
17.00 Hourly

For Best Consideration Date:
6/15/2026

Application Instructions:
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