Nursing Laboratory Assistant New Mexico State University - 4.3 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $16.83 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Laboratory inventory control Safety protocol adherence Laboratory equipment maintenance Sanitation Moving Equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Simulator center experience Customer issue escalation Laboratory sessions (educational delivery method) Equipment maintenance Technical troubleshooting support 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Full Job Description 504012 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Sep 26 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Ana Chavez-Mcpherson, (575) 646-3813,

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

The School of Nursing has a job opening for a Nursing Laboratory Assistant.

Position Details Position Title:

Nursing Laboratory Assistant College/Division:

College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans Department:

370200-

NURSING 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:

Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position supports the daily operations of the simulation and skills labs by assisting with the set-up and take-down of equipment, supplies, and moulage to ensure student satisfaction during lab sessions and simulation events. The role includes operating simulators during pre-programmed scenarios in collaboration with faculty instructors and troubleshooting any equipment or technology issues reported by students or faculty, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor for repair coordination. The employee monitors supply levels, notifying the supervisor when inventory is low to ensure labs are adequately stocked. Responsibilities also include the ongoing maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment, including moving simulation mannequins for sanitization. The role requires staying current on simulation and lab equipment operation, with the ability to research manuals and websites for troubleshooting. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

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.