Lab Aide

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $15.00-$16.87
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2025
Requisition ID req32768 Working Title Lab Aide Position Grade 05 Position Summary Work will primarily be conducted in the Museum of Southwestern Biology's Division of Mammals collection and lab. Some field-based mammal work may also be required. Duties include maintenance and operation of the dermestarium, preparation of museum specimens, osteoscribing, processing and matching of skeletal material, curation, cataloging, specimen installation, data entry, database verification, geo-referencing, and assistance on related field and lab research projects. 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. Must be at least 18 years of age at date of hire. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of junior or senior year of high school; no previous experience required. 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 - proficient in word processing and spreadsheet use - completed courses in or knowledge of mammalogy, general vertebrate zoology, or museum science - understanding of relational databases - outdoor skills Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department AS Biology General Administrative (048F) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $15.00-$16.87 Benefits Eligible No Benefits with this position. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 3/24/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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. Submit a resume, cover letter and transcripts with UNMJobs application. *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. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, 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. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.