Higher Education

Shared Lab Research Scientist

Albuquerque, NMOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$46,592–$56,015 /moPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Research Scientist
Shared Lab
Instrumentation
Standard Operating Procedures
User Access
Training
Instrument Scheduling
Billing
Cost Recovery
Equipment Troubleshooting

Nice to have

Chemistry
Scientific Instrumentation
Collaborative Mindset

Role summary

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology seeks a motivated and experienced Shared Lab Research Scientist to manage a department-wide shared instrumentation laboratory. This role involves developing and implementing standard operating procedures, user access programs, and training for faculty, students, and staff. Responsibilities include coordinating instrument scheduling, billing, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. The scientist will also provide technical guidance, identify instrument needs, and generate income through grants and user outreach, supporting both research and instructional activities.

Research Scientist 2

Requisition ID	req38003
Working Title	Shared Lab Research Scientist
Position Grade	12
Position Summary	The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology seeks a motivated and experienced professional to act as the Shared Lab Research Scientist. The role requires advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and oversight of resources utilized by multiple faculty, research groups, and students. The primary responsibility of this position will be the development, implementation, and management of a department-wide shared instrumentation laboratory. Duties will include Establishment and maintenance of standard operating procedures Development of user access and certification programs Training faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and other laboratory users Coordinating instrument scheduling and usage Overseeing billing and cost-recovery processes Troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating maintenance and service contracts Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements Provide technical guidance on instrumentation use and capabilities Identifying instrument needs for research and teaching Coordination of annual users meeting to encourage and enhance collaboration Generate income for the Shared lab via grants and user outreach Support instructional activities through laboratory preparation, technical support, and operational oversight for CHEM 422L Salary will be dependent on Education and Experience. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 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	Master's degree in Chemistry or related field Technical experience using and troubleshooting variety of scientific instrumentation Ability to write technical standard operating procedures Ability to work independently; adaptability Collaborative mindset to allow success while working with faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and post doctoral fellows
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Exempt
Pay	Monthly: $3882.67 - $4667.87 depending on education and experience
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
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	10/19/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
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 submit Resume/UNMJobs application and Cover Letter relating to Preferred Qualifications. Names and contact information for three professional references, to include at least one supervisory.
*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.

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