College Lab Tech

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 City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine (SoM) is the only medical school in the CUNY system. Our innovative curriculum allows students to complete both their undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees in seven years. CUNY SoM graduated its first MD class in 2020. In addition, the CUNY SoM offers a two-year Physician Assistant (PA) program to prepare health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Our mission is 1) to provide access to medical education to talented youth from historically underrepresented in backgrounds in medicine and to develop health professionals committed to practicing in under-served communities and 2) to perform innovative research in community health and biomedicine.

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) invites applications for a Research Technician position to support ongoing projects in cardiovascular and metabolic biology. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team investigating mechanisms of cardiac and metabolic dysfunction, with particular focus on molecular pathways regulating calcium handling, mitochondrial function, and myocardial remodeling.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory experiments under supervision, including cell culture, molecular biology assays, and biochemical analyses.
• Assist with animal studies, including surgeries, genotyping, sample collection, and physiological measurements.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and assist with data entry, analysis, and presentation.
• Prepare reagents, manage lab inventory, orders, and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and compliance with safety protocols.
• Contribute to the preparation of figures and materials for manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Support the training of students and coordinate with other lab members to ensure efficient operation of research activities.

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

• Experience with rodent handling, surgical, and physiological procedures.
• Familiarity with molecular and cellular techniques including PCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and calcium imaging.
• Strong interest in cardiovascular and metabolic research and willingness to learn new methods.
• Commitment to maintaining a collaborative and inclusive research environment.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

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.