Research Technician

Position Information

Requisition : req
35696

Working Title: Research Technician

Pay: $19.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: AS Biology General Administrative (048F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

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For Best Consideration Date: 2/11/2026

The Rocky Mountain Research Station in partnership with the Turner Aquatic Conservation Lab is now accepting applications for multiple full time field research technicians for Summer 2026 (5/18/2026 – 8/14/2026). Competitive candidates will have an interest in gaining field experience in Environmental Science and Biology. The successful candidates must be willing to carefully follow instructions, work independently, adhere to safety guidelines, and work 40 hours per week.

These positions will support research projects evaluating the effectiveness of different stream restoration techniques, including beaver dam analogs and plug-and-pond treatments. We are studying the impacts of restoration on depth-to-groundwater, riparian vegetation, wildlife habitat, soil moisture, carbon storage, and the use of these treatments in burn scars.

Field Technicians will help conduct research to assess the efficacy of riparian restoration efforts in the Jemez Mountains and Valle Vidal in northern New Mexico and in the Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico. Technicians will be responsible for measuring depth to groundwater, groundwater and surface water temperature, plant community composition, and soil moisture from riparian ecosystems in the Santa Fe, Carson, and Lincoln National Forests.

Field technicians will be expected to car camp at field sites for at least two 4-day periods per month (minimum 8 days of camping per month). Tents and camp cook kits will be provided if needed and per diem is available. Field technicians will also be expected to hike up to one mile carrying loads up to 40 lbs. Opportunities to conduct lab work may also be available.

While prior lab experience is not required, we prefer candidates with experience in basic laboratory techniques (e.g. pipetting and chemical safety).

Equivalencies not found for this position

Basic field and laboratory skills

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