Student Lab Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID req38323
Working Title Student Lab Assistant
Pay $15.00 Hourly
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department AS Biology General Administrative (048F)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 11/9/2026
Position Summary Assist in the execution of experiments and sample analysis under the guidance of senior researchers. Learn and apply basic laboratory techniques relevant to life and earth science research. This may include one or more of the following:
1. Data Collection: Help collect experimental data, record observations, and maintain detailed lab notebooks.
2. Sample Preparation: Participate in sample preparation activities following established protocols. Contribute to maintaining a well-organized laboratory environment.
3. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow undergraduate assistants, graduate students, and researchers. Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions when possible.
4. Documentation: Learn the importance of accurate record-keeping and contribute to maintaining organized records in compliance with laboratory protocols.

Specific duties may include: weighing filters and samples, ashing samples in muffle furnace, washing bottles and glassware, sorting & organizing samples, equipment maintenance, data entry, data quality control/quality assurance and assisting with other laboratory tasks as needed. The student lab assistant will ultimately contribute to research in the Webster Lab focusing on the structure, function, and resilience of freshwater-dependent ecosystems.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Currently, enrolled as an undergraduate student majoring in a life science or earth science discipline.
• Strong interest in life or earth science research and experimentation.
• Eagerness to learn and apply laboratory techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous coursework in biology, chemistry, or related fields.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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