About this opportunity
The University of New Mexico lists this Shared Lab Research Scientist opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Research Scientist 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department: Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Status: Exempt
Pay: Monthly: $ - $ 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 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 Remote Work: No
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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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