• College Lab Tech-Class

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    College Lab Tech-Class

    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

    A CCNY College Laboratory Technician (CLT) job description for Computer Science involves supporting academic technology for faculty, staff and students, which includes maintaining computer systems, networks, and equipment. Duties include assisting students and faculty with hardware, software, and academic computer lab activities, managing inventory, ensuring a safe lab environment, and documenting technical issues. Some roles may also involve higher-level tasks like networking, server support, web design, and virtualization.

    Core responsibilities

    • Technical support: Assist faculty and students with course-related technologies, troubleshoot common technical problems, and provide support for lab equipment and software.

    • Lab management: Set up, maintain, organize, and ensure the safety and hygiene of student computer labs and other technology facilities.

    • Equipment and inventory: Manage equipment and materials inventories, including determining needs, preparing purchase specifications, and coordinating acquisitions.

    • Documentation: Document all lab activities, technical issues, and inventory changes.

    • Supervision: Train and supervise other laboratory staff, such as adjunct faculty and college assistants.

    • Networking and systems: Manage and troubleshoot computer systems, networks, and servers. This can include network design, web design, and virtualization.

    • Programming and database: Provide support for programming and database-related activities, including system and database management.

    • Procurement: Assist the chair with preparing and reconciling purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies through CUNY's procurement system.

    • Virtualization: Administer Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using various operating systems like Linux and Windows.

    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

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

     

    - Familiarity with operating systems, including but not limited to: Linux, Windows Server, Windows, MAC etc.

     

    - Experience providing technical and/or laboratory support in a higher education environment is highly desirable.

     

    - Commitment to assuring student access to meaningful educational experiences in laboratory settings.

    COMPENSATION

    Salary Range: $65,041- $76,147. 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

    If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

    - Go to https://cuny.jobs

     

    - Search for Job Opening ID number: **31556**

     

    - Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

    Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website:

    • Cover Letter

    • Resume

    CLOSING DATE

    January 23, 2026.

    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

     

    31556

     

    Location

     

    City College of New York