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Laboratory Assistant

$15 per hour

University of New Mexico

Student Intermediate Level


Requisition ID
req37839


Working Title
Laboratory Assistant


Pay
$15.00 Hourly


Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
Ctr for Micro Engineering Materials (740A)


Employment Type
Student Employment


Student Type
Student Employment


Status
Non-Exempt


Background Check Required
No


For Best Consideration Date
9/17/2026


Position Summary
The University of New Mexico, the Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM) is seeking to hire an undergraduate student who's primary duties will focus on culture, purification, concentration, and characterization of intrinsically disordered proteins for experimental deployment. Other duties include general laboratory maintenance and upkeep, and assisting graduate students in data collection and interpretation across a variety of instruments and techniques.


Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications


List the preferred qualifications within this text box.
  • Min Qualification: Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM at least half-time (6hours) for Fall-Spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
  • Preferred Qualification: Junior or Senior student, maintain a GPA above 3.0/4.0
  • Etc.



Application Instructions


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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.
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