College Laboratory Technician- Biology

 Job ID: 31837

Location: Baruch College

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:      

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan, Baruch College is one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.

The Department of Natural Sciences at Baruch College offers courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental sciences. Reporting to the Chair of the Natural Sciences Department, Deputy chair of Biology and Chief College Laboratory Technician, the College Laboratory Technicians (CLT) will provide technical support for undergraduate courses and for research by designated faculty where appropriate. The Chairperson or Chief CLT will determine what materials, equipment, supplies, etc. will be allocated and assigned to support courses, sections and faculty research; will designate appropriate protocols to be followed; and will assign projects. Weekday hours may include early mornings or evenings.

Principal responsibilities during the academic year and summer sessions will include:

• Prepare all reagents, buffers, solutions, media, cultures, slides, stains and similar materials required for assigned courses, and ensure that these and all required reagents and equipment needed for appropriate courses are available in a timely appropriate fashion and in sufficient quality and quantity.
• Test and troubleshoot all new exercises and experiments before they are used in courses to ensure that all reagents, equipment, etc., are satisfactory and of good quality.
• When a class is over, dispose of, in appropriate fashion, all waste materials and solutions to satellite storage area; replenish materials and solutions for the next class and make sure that equipment is working.
• Remove and store in good condition and in an appropriate fashion all reagents, glassware, supplies, stocks, and any other materials used in lecture and/or laboratory exercises and classes as compatible with their safe use and proper storage procedures.
• Follow all federal, state, and local chemical hygiene and safety regulations. Obtain a New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for supervising non-production chemical laboratories.
• Coordinate with the College’s Environmental Health and Safety Officer for disposal of chemical waste.
• Track the use and consumption of all consumable supplies used in the laboratory such as reagents and media materials and submit in a timely fashion appropriate requisitions for the purchase of such supplies to ensure their continuing availability.
• Maintain in good working order all specialized instructional equipment used for undergraduate courses, including regular routine damage inspection and preventive maintenance as specified by equipment manufacturers. The CLT will ensure safe storage and safe use of all equipment.
• Track and maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies. Where appropriate the CLT will contact specialty vendors concerning the availability, pricing, etc., of items in such inventories. Coordinate all local and external repairs and maintenance as and when required.
• Ensure that College and department safety protocols are followed when using materials and equipment in lab courses and will be vigilant in identifying and reporting any actual or potential health/safety hazards or incidents.
• Perform related work as assigned.

 Compensation and Benefits:

$52,040 – $72,181; 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. 

Qualifications:

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 and 4 years of experimental laboratory experience are preferred. 
• Candidates with experience in microscopy are highly encouraged to apply.to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #31837. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/college-laboratory-technician-biology/1660053FE6104756950D1D3FB6D9B853/job/ 

Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter in one file.

Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@baruch.cuny.edu 

Closing Date:

April 1, 2026 with review of resumes to begin March 23, 2026

 EEO Statement:

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.