Lab Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a Lab Assistant (Student Intermediate Level) in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department. The position involves hands-on work in cell culture, RNA synthesis, and single molecule spectroscopy in the King Laboratory.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cell biology and be currently registered as a student, with interest in biophysics and spectroscopy. This is a student employment role with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate position in the King Laboratory focusing on cell culture, RNA synthesis, and spectroscopy.
• Ideal candidate will have a strong background in cell biology.
• Current registered student is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cell culture and routine lab duties in King Laboratory.
• Support RNA synthesis and single-molecule spectroscopy experiments.

Skills

Cell biology

RNA synthesis

Spectroscopy

Biophysics

Education

Current registered student

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

• Requisition ID: req37796
• Working Title: Lab Assistant
• Pay: $15.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering (326A)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required:
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/9/2026

This undergraduate position will be working in the King Laboratory, working on cell culture, RNA synthesis, and single molecule spectroscopy. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in cell biology.

Equivalencies not found for this position

• Strong back ground in biology and/or biochemistry
• A desire to learn spectroscopy and biophysics
• Current registered student

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.