Chemical Inventory Student

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Chemical Inventory Student to support the Environ Health & Safety department. You will inventory chemicals, upload records to the inventory system, and assist with data entry and barcode processes.

Based at Main - Albuquerque, NM, this student role requires enrollment at UNM, half-time status, and adherence to Work Study progress rules. Responsibilities include weekly meetings, scheduling visits, and handling waste inventory alongside staff.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Data entry
• Weekly check-in meetings
• Scheduling and conducting on-site visits
• Assist staff in the warehouse with waste inventory
• Barcoding and entering new chemicals into the web-based system
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Basic computer knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

Enrollment at UNM

Job description

Student Advanced Level

• Requisition ID: req37624
• Working Title: Chemical Inventory Student
• Pay: 16-18.50 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Environ Health & Safety (685A)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required: No
• For Best Consideration Date: 8/27/2026

Position Summary

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD

Under limited supervision, conducts inventories of chemicals used in laboratories, studios, and makerspaces. Uploads the inventory to UNM's web-based chemical inventory management system.
The job includes, but is not limited to:
Data entry
Weekly check-in meetings
Scheduling and conducting on-site visits
Assist staff in the warehouse with waste inventory
Barcoding and entering new chemicals into the web-based system
Other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge
• Experience with Excel and data entry
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other STEM-related field is preferred but not required

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.