Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry

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****

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.