Undergraduate Research Assistant

Requisition ID
req37457


Working Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant


Pay
$13.00 Hourly


Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
AS Biology General Administrative (048F)


Employment Type
Student Employment


Student Type

Status
Non-Exempt


Background Check Required
No


For Best Consideration Date
8/18/2026


Position Summary
The student will be responsible for assisting in the live oak gall project. Their duties will including performing RNA and DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, as well as analyzing the results of these tests. They will be expect to help maintain a safe and clean laboratory working space.


Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications


Previous experience with RNA extraction and PCR.

Application Instructions


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