Job Description

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.

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 e-mail cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 references who have worked with you in a supervisory capacity to:

CLOSING DATE

04/21/2025

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.

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Location

Hunter College

About CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, one of the oldest public colleges in America, and a national leader in urban public education. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 programs of study. Graduates of Hunter's nationally-renowned professional schools (the School of Education, the Silberman School of Social Work, and the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing) become the teachers, social workers, nurses and health care professionals who dedicate their lives to serving New York City and the nation. They are the embodiment of the Hunter College motto: Mihi Cura Futuri – "the Care of the Future is Mine". With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter's students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

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