Senior or Chief College Laboratory Technician - Biology
GENERAL DUTIES
- Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.
- Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment.
- Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions.
- Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff.
- Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories.
- Maintains safety and hygiene standards.
- Documents laboratory activities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CONTRACT TITLE
Senior College Laboratory Technician
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Department of Biology in the Division of Science at The City College of New York (CCNY) is seeking a Senior or Chief College Laboratory Technician (CLT).
The Senior or Chief CLT will join a team that manages the laboratory component of the department's courses. They will manage laboratory resources, including staff, equipment, supplies, living organisms, and budget. As needed, they will reallocate resources, which may include preparing and/or moving equipment, supplies, staff, and/or living organisms. They will communicate and interact regularly with the faculty, staff, and students in the CCNY Division of Science (DoS) and Biology Department to prepare and operate the laboratories for course instruction. They will work collaboratively with DoS and Biology Department CLTs, faculty, staff, and/or students to organize and prepare the resources, equipment, and personnel for biology laboratory courses in each academic term.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Senior College Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.
Chief College Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma with a minimum of twelve years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years' experience, a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience, and a Master's degree in an area appropriate to the duties to be performed may be substituted for an additional one year's experience. This position requires a high level of technical expertise.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in biology or a related field of study.
- Previous experience supervising laboratory staff.
- Four years of experience managing laboratory courses at higher education institutions.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with skills and experience.
Senior College Laboratory Technician: Salary Range: $70,501 - $81,246.
Chief College Laboratory Technician: Salary Range: $71,882 - $90,418.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to https://cuny.jobs/
- Search for Job Opening ID number: 28956
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
CLOSING DATE
October 18, 2024
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28956
Location
City College of New York
