Student Entry Level (Position Class 1) – Admin (Office) Assistant / Lab Aide

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Family & Community Medicine Department seeks a dependable team player to provide general administrative and office assistance across multiple clinical research studies as a Federal Work-Study Lab Aide.

This entry-level student position (~10–20 hours/week) supports basic office logistics, data entry, and routine tasks at Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque; pay is $12.00-$17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Basic knowledge of standard computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under supervision.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Interest in learning healthcare, clinical research, or mental health programs.

Responsibilities

• Printing, collating, scanning, and copying routine office documents.
• Filing and organizing physical document binders and files.
• Shredding paper and breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling.
• Performing routine campus errands and mail/ package pickups.
• Assisting senior staff with basic data entry into standard spreadsheets or forms.
• Completing other general clerical and office support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Student Entry Level (Position Class 1) – Admin (Office) Assistant / Lab Aide

Pay

$12.00-$17.00 Hourly

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Family & Community Medicine FCM (160B)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

For Best Consideration Date

9/9/2026

Position Summary

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico seeks a dependable team player to provide general administrative and office assistance across various clinical research studies. The individual will serve in a support capacity across multiple projects rather than being assigned to a single specific study. The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Lab Aide position is an entry-level student employee position (approx. 10 to 20 hours per week) that will assist the UNM Research Program – Psychedelic Therapies team with basic office logistics, routine errands, document filing, and general lab support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Printing, collating, scanning, and copying routine office documents, study forms, and binders.
• Filing and organizing physical document binders and paper files.
• Shredding paper and breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling.
• Performing routine campus errands, including FCM<->ISUBI mail or package pickups and dry ice pickups.
• Assisting senior staff with basic, routine data entry into standard spreadsheets or forms.
• Completing other general clerical and office support tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong reliability, punctuality, and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of standard computer applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Email).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work well under immediate supervision.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Interest in learning about healthcare, clinical research, or mental health programs.

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.