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College Laboratory Technician (Chemistry and Biochemistry) (REVISED)

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 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a College Laboratory Technician (CLT). Under the direction of the department chairperson, the CLT will work closely with department faculty to support, plan, and execute practical laboratory exercises for the learning objectives of department courses. They will handle laboratory resources, including staff, equipment, supplies, living and preserved organisms, and budget. They will reallocate resources, which may include preparing and/or relocating laboratory supplies, equipment, staff, and/or living/preserved organisms, as needed.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

+ Prepare and maintain all materials for laboratory classes, including but not limited to: reagents, solutions, and related equipment.

+ Provide support for laboratory instructors. Ensure that prior to the start of each laboratory class, each room is fully stocked with all required materials, equipment, supplies, cultures, and stocks as designated. The classroom/laboratory should also be cleaned appropriately following use.

+ Maintain specialized instructional equipment used for laboratory exercises, ensuring its safe storage and safe use.

+ Track and manage an inventory of all equipment and supplies so that repairs, maintenance, and replacements can be ordered in a timely fashion. When appropriate, contact specialty vendors concerning the availability, pricing of items and initiate orders.

+ Participates in Equipment Maintenance Activities (ie, liquid nitrogen filling of NMR).

+ Prepare and edit laboratory preparation manuals and review new laboratory exercises.

+ Perform other lab-related duties as assigned by department chairperson or chief college laboratory technician.

Schedule: Morning schedule will be required. Flexibility for evening schedule may be needed. Typical morning schedule is from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and evening is from 1:00 pm to 9:00 P.M. The schedule varies based on how classes are scheduled every semester.

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.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with use and maintenance of various core chemistry laboratory equipment, such as NMR, Mass Spec, IR, and UV.

COMPENSATION

REVISED - April 3, 2025

$47,509 - $60,829; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/campus/brooklyn-college/jobs/ .

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

CLOSING DATE

May 30, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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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

30033

Location

Brooklyn College