ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mako Medical Laboratories will partner with Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute to establish a location in Albuquerque, creating 100 new jobs.
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez announced the news Monday.
The new jobs will include laboratory technicians, administrative staff, and sales and marketing positions.
Mako Medical Laboratories provides medical lab testing for doctors and medical professionals across the country.
Through the partnership, Mako will help Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute meet its medical testing and laboratory needs while enabling Mako to better serve customers throughout the West.
Mako is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and chose New Mexico for its first location in the western part of the U.S.
Mako will receive $150,000 in Local Economic Development Act funding in New Mexico.