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Lab Science Assistant

CompanyUniversity of New Mexico
LocationRanchos de Taos
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Lab Science Assistant is responsible for maintaining the STEM 116 laboratory, including inventory management and overall organization. Key duties include weekly preparation and clean-up for Biology and Chemistry labs and completing purchase requests for supplies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2253
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
About the Role

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq37185
Working TitleLab Science Assistant
Pay$15.00 Hourly
CampusTaos
DepartmentTaos Branch
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeWork-Study
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date7/21/2026
Position Summary

Position Description

The Lab Sciences Lab Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the laboratory space in STEM 116. This includes the following:

-          maintaining an inventory of lab supplies for BIOL 1140L, 2210L, and 2225L anc CHEM 1215L and/or 1225L

-          ensuring the lab is cleaned, supplies are stored in the proper place, and the lab is organized overall.

-          BIOL 1140L, CHEM 1215L, and/or CHEM 1225L weekly prep prior to lab

-          BIOL 1140L, CHEM 1215L, and/or CHEM 1225L  weekly clean-up and restocking supplies after lab

-          Completing purchase request forms for lab supplies

-          Organization of STEM Outreach Fellow lab supplies

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

-          Completion of BIOL 1140L

-          CHEM 1215 and CHEM 1215L or the equivalent

-          Recommendation from a UNM-Taos faculty member

-          Current UNM-Taos student

Preferred Qualifications

-          Completion of BIOL 1140, 2210 or 2225

-          Completion of CHEM 1225 and 1225L

-          Associates of Science Degree seeking student

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter.

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.

Key Skills
Laboratory MaintenanceInventory ManagementLab PreparationChemical HandlingBiological Sample HandlingOrganizationProcurement
Categories
Science & ResearchEducationAdministrative