Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Teaching Lab Technician to support undergraduate teaching labs. This role involves preparing lab equipment, maintaining facilities, and providing technical assistance. A successful candidate will have at least 3 years of related experience and be familiar with safety standards.

The position is dynamic, requiring teamwork and flexibility in scheduling, including evenings. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience related to laboratory duties.
• Ability to prepare chemical solutions and set up experiments.
• Experience working in an undergraduate teaching lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and stockroom for experiments.
• Plan laboratory exercises with faculty.
• Test and conduct experiments and demonstrations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical assistance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Bio-Chem

Job description

Teaching Lab Technician

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will work with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. The position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential.

• Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab.
• Maintaining laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and stockroom for experiments.
• Planning laboratory exercises with faculty.
• Testing and conducting experiments, exercises, instrumentation, and demonstrations.
• Providing technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
• Managing the working schedule: variable and negotiable with the supervisor; evenings required; overtime periodically.

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Bio-Chem preferred.
• Experience working in and providing technical support for an undergraduate teaching lab.
• Experience preparing chemical solutions and setting up experiments for undergraduate teaching labs.
• Experience managing undergraduate teaching lab facilities.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Benefits

This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Check

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.