Laboratory Aide (52953)

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Laboratory Aide III in Las Vegas, NM. This part-time position supports the rock magnetic-paleomagnetic laboratory by assisting with sample-through-flow and related tasks under supervision.

Primary duties include performing analyses after training, logging research activities, updating literature databases, and maintaining GIS records. A High School diploma and completion of GEOL 1110 are required; additional training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of GEOL 1110 or equivalent.
• Willingness to train in rock magnetic-paleomagnetic analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rock magnetic-paleomagnetic analyses after training by supervisor in sample preparation and instrument operation.
• Maintain a log of research activities.
• Update the online literature database on specific projects as needed.
• Establish and maintain a GIS database of studies conducted in the laboratory.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

GEOL 1110 or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Part Time - Reg,
• Education Level: High School or GED,
• Salary Range: $13.50 Hourly,
• Job Category: Student, Primary

Description

Primary Contact:

Michael Petronis, Ph.D.

Laboratory Aide III position entails assisting with the samplethrough-flow in the rock magnetic-paleomagnetic laboratories by

1. 1)Conducting rock magnetic-paleomagnetic rock analyses after trainingby your direct supervisor in sample preparation and instrumentoperation.
2. 2) Maintaining a log of research activities.
3. 3) Updatingthe on-line literature database on specific projects as needed.
4. 4)Establishing and maintaining a GIS database of studies conducted inthe laboratory.
5. 5) Performing other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

High School diploma; completion of GEOL 1110 or equivalant

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