Position Summary
A lab aide is needed to complete lab maintenance tasks related to
current grant funding in the lab of Michelle Ozbun, Ph.D.
General laboratory maintenance:
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of laboratory
workspaces, shared equipment areas, and storage areas
Stock, monitor, and replenish routine laboratory supplies, reagents,
and consumables
Receive, label, store, and help track laboratory supplies, samples,
and reagents
Maintain accurate records for inventory, equipment maintenance,
temperature logs, and routine quality control activities
Prepare basic solutions, buffers, media, and other routine laboratory
materials according to established protocols
Assist laboratory personnel with general operational tasks and
experimental procedures to ensure efficient day-to-day lab function
Perform routine upkeep of laboratory equipment, including cleaning,
basic checks, and maintenance logs
Monitor refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and other storage or
culture equipment as assigned
Handle and dispose of biohazardous, chemical, sharps, and general
laboratory waste in accordance with institutional safety procedures
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.
