Shared Lab Research Scientist
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Posted September 18, 2026
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About the job
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.