Lab Aide

Requisition ID	req34344
Working Title	Lab Aide
Position Grade	05
Position Summary	We are seeking a highly motivated laboratory aide who will participate in biological assays performed in the laboratory that will analyze protein and mRNA levels from tissue samples collected from previously performed experiments. The candidate will work in the lab under general supervision to perform total protein content, protein levels of keys targets, RNA extraction, and quantitative PCR. We are also looking for an individual who has experience analyzing mouse behavior in the ‘Open Field Chamber’ and the ‘Elevated Plus Maze’. The research focuses on the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure in mouse offspring and neuroimmune interactions with the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis function. The position requires the collection, compilation and statistical analyses of data, and a excellent organizational skills. Research is conducted in a neuroscience research laboratory on mouse behavior, and the researcher will prepare data, samples, and/or specimens. 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	Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to biology and/or biochemistry Experience in pipetting Basic understanding of scientific methodology Interest in learning or the ability to run and troubleshoot protein assays Interest in learning laboratory management Available to work on Saturdays and Sundays as needed Familiarity to process biochemical data using scientific software (e.g., Word, Powerpoint, Prism, SPSS & Excel) Comfort working with mice and careful evaluation of mouse behaviors
Additional Requirements
Campus	Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Neurosciences (993A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Term - Part-Time
Term End Date	02/01/2026
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $15.00
Benefits Eligible	This is not a benefits eligible 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	Yes
For Best Consideration Date
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. Please upload current CV.
*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.