Lab Assistant II

The University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Lab Assistant II (Student Employment) for an NSF-funded paleotemperature project. You will analyze samples in the Radiogenic Isotope Lab and, in collaboration with the Michigan Isopaleo Lab, perform clumped isotope analyses and uranium-series dating.

You will also assist with general lab duties and participate in data analyses and publications related to the project. Sixty percent of duties involve hands-on lab work on Main Campus in Albuquerque, NM.

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

• Analyze samples in the UNM Radiogenic Isotope Lab for the NSF-funded project on paleotemperature.
• Perform uranium-series ages and, in collaboration with the University of Michigan Isopaleo Lab, clumped isotope analyses.
• Assist with general lab duties in support of the project and participate in data analyses and publications.

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Job Details

• Requisition ID: req37955
• Working Title: Lab Assistant II
• Pay: 16.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/21/2026

Position Summary

Student will have primary responsibilities forthe NSF-funded project on paleotemperature such as: analyze samples in theUniversity of New Mexico Radiogenic Isotope Lab, getting uranium-series ages,and in the University of Michigan Isopaleo Lab, doing clumped isotopeanalyses. In addition, student will help out with general lab duties insupport of the project. She will participate in data analyses and thegeneration of publications related to the project.

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.

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