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    College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - Nutrition and Public Health Department in the School of Health Professions

    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

    Hunter College is seeking a College Laboratory Technician (CLT), (a 12-month appointment) in the Nutrition and Public Health Department in the School of Health Professions. The CLT member should be knowledgeable in the area of Food Science, Nutritional Biochemistry, Nutrition Assessment, and Sports Nutrition. The CLT will be part of Hunter College's 125+ year old tradition in Nutrition and Food Science education and training and will share responsibility for other related department functions.

     

    The CLT reports to the Chair of the Nutrition and Public Health Department/ Dean of the School of Health Professions with limited supervision, performs laboratory procedures requiring technical skills and independent judgment in food science (sensory and objective analysis), nutritional biochemistry, nutrition assessment and body composition, nutrition focused physical

     

    exams, and sports nutrition.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    + Preparation of materials for use in the following Laboratories: Nutrition, Food Science/Chemistry, Nutrition Assessment, and Sports Nutrition

    + Maintenance of analytical and general laboratory equipment, chemical and general storage areas

    + Maintenance of supplies inventory and orders for new materials

    + Supervision of students in instructional setting

    + Performance of related duties as assigned

    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

    A master’s degree in an area appropriate to the duties to be performed. Applicants should be knowledgeable of the principles and analytical methods in food science, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition assessment, and sports nutrition, as well as appropriate laboratory instrumentation. Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, micro pipetting, buffer preparation, and standard laboratory procedures is strongly preferred.

    COMPENSATION

    Salary commensurate with education and experience, $61,871 - $74,165.

     

    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.

     

    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

    Please submit a cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 references who have worked with you in a supervisory capacity by clicking on this link: College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - Nutrition and Public Health Department in the School of Health Professions

    CLOSING DATE

    The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on **March 30, 2025** . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

    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.

     

    Job ID

     

    30083

     

    Location

     

    Hunter College