John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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 full time (12 month) College Laboratory Technician (CLT) position is available in the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) department within the School of Arts and Sciences. The CLT is a tenure-track member of the MLS faculty, and reports to the Chair of the MLS department.

Responsibilities include technical preparation for a range of laboratory classes, including, but not limited to Clinical Biochemistry, Cell and Tissue Culture, Immunology, Hematology and Immunohematology. Overseeing laboratory safety, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and supervising student aides are also part of the role. The job involves multitasking, working with other CLTs, and the ability to take on a leading role in the absence of other CLTs. Committee participation is a responsibility of all Hunter College faculty.

This position will commence with the Fall 2025 semester beginning in August 2025.nSome evening hours are required once or twice weekly.

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

• The educational requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related area.
• Professional experience (at least 2 years) in a medically related laboratory or biomedical research lab is strongly preferred.
• Experience at the laboratory bench is required, with a clinical background at the technologist level preferred, or as a research assistant in a biomedical laboratory.
• Skills in biochemistry, immunohematology, and aseptic techniques are required, and molecular methods are an asset.
• Computer-based data management experience, including interface with lab equipment, is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance based on product manuals will be helpful.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, within approved range: $74,430 - $86,721.

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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30072.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

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

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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.