Teaching Lab Technician - Chemistry
Albuquerque, NM 
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Posted 19 days ago
Job Description
Requisition IDreq23243 Working TitleTeaching Lab Technician - Chemistry Position Grade08 Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our 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. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!

Duties include: Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab. Maintains laboratory facilities and stockroom for experiments. Minor maintenance of upper-level lab course instrumentation, such as, but not limited to, GC-MS, FT-IR, and HPLC. Maintaining a web server for student data submission. Grading student data submissions. Plans laboratory exercises with faculty. Tests and conducts experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Provides technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.

The working schedule for these positions are variable M-Th typically with Fridays off. Evening hours are required. Work schedule may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours may be required periodically.

Conditions of Employment
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in the 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.

Additional RequirementsOfficial transcripts, High school diploma, or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics. CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentChemistry Department (889A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusNon-Exempt Pay$19.39- $20.84 Hourly Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information. ERB StatementTemporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the webpage. Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date1/25/2023 Application InstructionsPlease attach a cover letter with 3 supervisor references included and a resume. Official transcript will be required upon hire.


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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$19.39- $20.84 Hourly
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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