Technician V

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Research Aide to support the Paleomagnetic-Rock Magnetic Laboratory in the Geology program. The role provides hands-on lab experience and contributes to an active student-centered research program aligned with the department's goals.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, maintaining logs, managing confidential information, updating literature and GIS databases, and assisting with related duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Student applicants must be graduates of the IRES experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of the paleomagnetic-rock magnetic laboratory.
• Conduct analyses using laboratory instruments after training.
• Maintain a daily log of research activities.
• Manage confidential information.
• Update online literature database and GIS database of studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research experience

Education

IRES program graduate

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Aide

Department

Department Natural Resources Management (Geology)

Department Summary

The Department of Natural Resource Management values teaching and research as equal and essential components of the education of our students and seeks to integrate research with teaching at every possible opportunity in the curriculum. Housed in the Ivan Hilton Science Center, students enjoy modern laboratories and instrumentation.

General Job Description

Maintaining a modern paleomagnetic-rock magnetic laboratory is critical for the mission of the Geology discipline to maintain an active student-oriented research program, to provide a much needed service laboratory for PhD granting institutions nationally and internationally, and facilitate service revenue generation via local, state, and federal agency contract work. This vision aligns with the department and the university strategic plan. Student applicants must be graduates of the IRES experience.

Specific Duties

TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES : The student work study will serve in multiple roles to assist with the operation of the paleomagnetic-rock magnetic laboratory.
1) Conduct analyses using all laboratory instruments following extensive training by the lab manager and standard lab preparation of samples.

2) Maintain a daily log of YOUR research activities.

3) Managing confidential information.

4) Updating the on-line literature database on specific projects as needed.

5) Establish and maintain a GIS database of studies conducted in the laboratory.

8) Perform other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Student applicants must be graduates of the IRES experience.
Experience: Previous experience in research.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Summer - 6/10/2024-8/9/2024, Fall - 2024, Spring - 2025, Break - 2024

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S1168P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 06/10/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 04/30/2024

Job Posting Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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Supplemental Questions

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• Are you a current student of NMHU?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you registered for at least 6 credit hours for the Fall?
  • Yes
  • No