Undergraduate Lab Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Undergraduate Lab Assistant in the Nuclear Engineering department to support facility construction, experimental design, and materials testing under Dr. Eric Lang. The role is a student employment opportunity on the Main campus in Albuquerque, NM.

Relevant coursework in materials is preferred, with a GPA above 3.0. Equivalencies are not listed for this position. Pay is $17.75 per hour with non-exempt status and a best consideration date of 9/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Equivalencies not found for this position.
• Preferred GPA >3.0 major GPA.
• Prior class in materials.

Responsibilities

• Aid in facility construction and experimental design.
• Analyze micrographs.
• Perform materials tests.

Skills

Analyze micrographs

Materials testing

Education

Prior class in materials

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req37873

Working Title: Undergraduate Lab Assistant

Pay: $17.75 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Nuclear Engineering (327A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required:

For Best Consideration Date: 9/17/2026

Position Summary: Aid in facility construction and experimental design, analyze micrographs, perform materials tests with Dr. Eric Lang.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications: >3.0 major GPA.

Prior class in materials.

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.