Science Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Compensation : $18.22-$22.79

Compensation Type : Hourly

Employment Type : Regular

Grade : NE04

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Lab Supervisor, prepare and issue materials, supplies, and equipment in support of laboratory instruction; assists faculty with non-instructional matters during laboratory sessions; manage the budget for consumable supplies; plan and execute purchases. Inventory supplies, materials, and equipment; maintain proper organization and storage of all items in stock room and laboratories; coordinate disposal of waste and laboratory safety. Transfer equipment between campuses. Perform minor calibration, maintenance and repair of various types of equipment. Manage instructional computers and software. Assist in the development of new instructional demonstrations. Exposure to hazardous materials and handling heavy loads may be required. This position may be hired into one or more of several different science disciplines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting up and breaking down experiment and demonstrations of considerable difficulty in various laboratories on various campuses.
• Transport laboratory equipment, supplies and / or other materials between labs and campuses as needed.
• Assist instructors with assembling, locating, and planning new and revised lab demonstrations for lecture classes.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare the laboratory work space, equipment and supplies.
• Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Know the appropriate use of the equipment, facilities and materials that are needed for the students' work and ensure the items are being used properly.
• Provide technical and instructional support to the instructors in both a laboratory and classroom setting.
• Maintain various science equipment, computers and printers; repair broken items or arrange for equipment repair and replacement; order new and replacement equipment and supplies; update software, provide basic computer maintenance and upkeep of computers and printers.
• Coordinate or provide lab maintenance, safety, and hazard communication on various campuses; sweep and mop facilities and stockrooms, ensure that fire extinguishers, lab hoods, eye washes, and lab showers are code compliant and operational, assist with hazard communication, including updated SDS, review experiments and demonstrations for safety considerations.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory responsibilities for one (1) work-study to include hiring and training.

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Best Consideration Date : 01 / 12 / 2026

Department : School of Skilled Trades & Arts

EEO STATEMENT :

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.