Exercise Technical Specialist

Summary

Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID
req37567

Working Title
Exercise Technical Specialist

Pay
$23.00 Hourly

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Health Exercise & Sports Science (353A)

Employment Type
Student Employment

Student Type
Student Employment

Status
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
9/11/2026

Position Summary

Perform multiple activities in support of Exercise Science/Lab faculty research that include, but are not limited to: aid in labs in undergraduate and graduate classes, performance of physiological testing for employees, students, and community members, assist director with calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities, perform fitness testing and interpretation of test results for students in selected PHED activity classes.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Be able to independently calibrate and use the equipment for testing in various populations: a) maximal oxygen consumption test and resting metabolic rate using a metabolic cart, b) measure blood lactate at rest and during exercise via finger or ear lobe prick, c) perform blood draws, d) body composition by hydrostatic weighing, air displacement plethysmograph, bioelectrical impedance assessment, and skinfolds, e) strength in isokinetic equipment, f) measure blood pressure at rest and during exercise.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter describing qualifications for the position.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Description

Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID
req37567

Working Title
Exercise Technical Specialist

Pay
$23.00 Hourly

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Health Exercise & Sports Science (353A)

Employment Type
Student Employment

Student Type
Student Employment

Status
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
9/11/2026

Position Summary

Perform multiple activities in support of Exercise Science/Lab faculty research that include, but are not limited to: aid in labs in undergraduate and graduate classes, performance of physiological testing for employees, students, and community members, assist director with calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities, perform fitness testing and interpretation of test results for students in selected PHED activity classes.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Be able to independently calibrate and use the equipment for testing in various populations: a) maximal oxygen consumption test and resting metabolic rate using a metabolic cart, b) measure blood lactate at rest and during exercise via finger or ear lobe prick, c) perform blood draws, d) body composition by hydrostatic weighing, air displacement plethysmograph, bioelectrical impedance assessment, and skinfolds, e) strength in isokinetic equipment, f) measure blood pressure at rest and during exercise.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter describing qualifications for the position.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.