About the role#
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Lab Assistant to support various clinical studies. You will work across multiple research projects rather than focusing on a single study. This role provides operational and administrative support to the Psychedelic Therapies research team. This is a student employee position requiring 10 to 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
You will assist senior staff with daily research operations. Your tasks include:
- Scheduling clinical trial subjects, including prescreen calls and follow ups.
- Managing laboratory supply inventory, including ordering and picking up dry ice.
- Entering and managing data using electronic capture systems like REDCap and Zelta.
- Handling document administration, such as printing, filing, scanning, and copying source documentation.
- Distributing participant incentive gift cards.
- Observing subcutaneous injection administration and performing other unblinded role activities.
- Managing biohazard waste disposal and routine campus errands.
- Scheduling lab sample pickups with carriers.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to research and administrative support.
- Experience working in laboratory environments.
- Interest or education in mental health or clinical research.
- Prior experience in community-based research or outreach programs is preferred.
- Majors in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, or Nursing are relevant to this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid position.
About The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico is a public institution based in Albuquerque. Founded in 1889, the school occupies a 600-acre campus that features Pueblo Revival architecture. It employs more than 10,000 people and offers 210 certificate and degree programs. The university maintains specialties in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, architecture, and law.
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