Lab Tech - El Ghali Lab Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Healthcare

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences is currently recruiting for an undergraduate student to work in the laboratory of Dr. Amer El Ghali. The student will be working in a lab specializing in microbiology and infectious diseases.

Under direct supervision, the Lab Tech will be responsible for taking care of the laboratory including cleaning, equipment supervision, preparing media and supplies, and setting up lab experiments for specified research projects. Further duties may include fabrication of research/testing components, preparing specimens, media, and equipment, and making drug formulations, as appropriate to the specific position. May work with and assist other students in lab activities, and may perform miscellaneous administrative duties.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Prepares various test specimens and growth media for use in microbiology

Prepares formulations for use in lab experiments and for collaborators. This includes formulation of antibiotics and bacteriophage preparations

Learns and sets up equipment for use in labs; ensures proper operation of equipment, and reports operating deficiencies to supervisor

Assists other students in lab experimentation, as appropriate; provides guidance in learning and/or functional operation of experiments and equipment

Cleans lab facilities and equipment after lab experiments are complete;
Stores supplies and equipment as applicable

Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods

Work on independent projects as discussed by the supervisor

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Work Hours

Typical work hours will be Monday‑Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Work schedules are flexible and will be worked out with the supervisor before beginning employment. The selected candidate may work up to 20 hours per week
.

Minimum Qualifications

None specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to individuals with a Work-Study Award (Federal or State).

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Complete Online Application. Attach Cover Letter and Resume/CV. Attach a copy or a screenshot of Work-Study Award.

EEO Statement

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.

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