Part-Time On-Campus Geology Lab Technician

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for a Laboratory Aide in the Natural Resources Management (Geology) department. The role supports the paleomagnetic lab, assists students and visitors, maintains equipment, and helps with data handling and reporting.

The position emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and ability to work independently in a busy teaching-research environment on the Las Vegas, NM campus.

Qualifications

• Education: NMHU student, sophomore-senior, enrolled with at least 6 credits.
• Completed one NMHU semester required.
• GPA around 3.0 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the paleomagnetic-rock laboratory and user support.
• Maintain instruments and lab operations, assist students and visitors.
• Handle data analyses, records, and basic coding for data files.

Skills

Analyzing data

Preparing records

Writing reports

Creating videos

Managing confidential information

Maintain regular attendance

Perform other job duties as assigned

Education

College student NMHU (sophomore/junior/senior, min 6 credits)

Successfully completed one semester at NMHU

Tools

AGICO JR6

MAGic database

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for a Laboratory Aide in the Natural Resources Management (Geology) department. The role supports the paleomagnetic lab, assists students and visitors, maintains equipment, and helps with data handling and reporting.

The position emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and ability to work independently in a busy teaching-research environment on the Las Vegas, NM campus.