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.