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College Laboratory Technician - Biology Department Job ID 28380 Location College of Staten Island Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs GENERAL DUTIES Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework. Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities Manages equipment and materials inventories. Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician CONTRACT TITLE College Laboratory Technician FLSA Non-exempt CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 10,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's and clinical doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous Ph.D. degrees. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area. The College's faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The College community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, as well as providing students with the opportunities for successful future careers. The CLT will perform highly skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework for the Biology Department. Reporting to the Chair of the department, the CLT: Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories, particularly in relation to Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities Manages equipment and materials inventories. Prepares, in a timely fashion, all necessary biological samples (preserved or living), reagents, solutions, demonstrations, andother materials for use in assigned labs and departmental facilities. Ensures a safe and clean laboratory environment. Maintain a clean, orderly, and functional laboratory for use in assigned labsand departmental facilities. Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans equipment and accessories used in assigned labs and departmental facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience. COMPENSATION $47,509 - $65,896 Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. 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 To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the ?What? section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) as one file. CLOSING DATE May 21, 2024 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff 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.