Teaching Lab Technician

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Technician to support upper-level undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. Successful teamwork and excitement for an academic environment are required. Student support is essential!

• Prepare chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching labs.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and stockroom for experiments.
• Perform minor maintenance of upper-level lab course instrumentation (GC‑MS, FT‑IR, HPLC).
• Maintain a web server for student data submission.
• Grade student data submissions.
• Plan laboratory exercises with faculty.
• Test and conduct experiments, exercises, and demonstrations.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.

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

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.

• Bachelor's degree in 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.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as tuition remission and dependent education programs. For more information, see the Benefits home page.

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Please include:
Cover letter, Resume/UNMJobs application, and a minimum of 3 professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. For additional details, see the Veteran Preference Program webpage.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

All eligible staff members must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal history check, fingerprint screening, verification of educational credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..