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Form of workThe Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our upper-level undergraduate Teaching Labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!
Duties include: Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for Teaching Lab. Maintains laboratory facilities and stockroom for experiments. Minor maintenance of upper-level lab course instrumentation, such as, but not limited to, GC-MS, FT-IR, and HPLC. Maintaining a web server for student data submission. Grading student data submissions. Plans laboratory exercises with faculty. Tests and conducts experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Provides technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
The working schedule for these positions are variable M-Th typically with Fridays off. Evening hours are required. Work schedule may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours may be required periodically.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
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 the 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 facility.
- Experience working in a team environment.
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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
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.
