Research Lab Technician
New Mexico State UniversityAbout the role
Department Contact: Brandon Smythe, bsmythe@nmsu.edu, 575-646-1320
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Veterinary Entomology Research Laboratory invites you to apply for a Research Laboratory Technician position.
Position Details
Position Title: Research Lab Technician
College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station
Department: 317775-BIO SECURITYAND FOOD SAFETY CENTER
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Care of research livestock and laboratory insect colonies. General facility maintenance.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience with maintenance of dipteran insect colonies and the conduct of ectoparasiticide evaluations.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
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