College Laboratory Technician - Natural and Environmental Sciences

College Laboratory Technician - Natural and Environmental Sciences GENERAL DUTIES Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework. ? Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories ? Assists reputed company 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 reputed company to laboratory activities ? Manages equipment and materials inventories. Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician CONTRACT TITLE College Laboratory Technician FLSA Non-exempt reputed company SPECIFIC INFORMATION Founded in 1971 in Long reputed company City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of reputed company/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 reputed company. More than one-third of our degree-seeking reputed company were born reputed company of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-reputed company reputed company. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree reputed company receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US reputed company has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented College Lab Technician to support the Environmental Science Program and other Natural Sciences programs in designing, maintaining, and facilitating hands-on laboratory experiences for undergraduates. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and organizing labs for courses including Ecology, Environmental Science reputed company, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Soil Science, Plant Science, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Physiology, Animal Behavior, Vegetable Production and other courses offered by the Natural Sciences Department as needed. Reporting to the department chair, the technician will work closely with program directors and faculty teaching courses to ensure the smooth operation of lab activities, maintain equipment, manage inventories, and collaborate with faculty to enhance student learning. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: ? Performs LAGCC Urban Farm and hydroponics lab maintenance,including monitoring plant growth, pest management, soil conditions, composting, and irrigation systems; ? Maintain tools, equipment, and facilities, ensuring they are in good working order and readily available for class use; ? Identify and procure reputed company necessary materials needed for classes; ? Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards; ? Maintains required documentation reputed company to laboratory activities; ? Manages equipment and materials inventories; ? Prepare and set up equipment and materials for various environmental science and natural sciences labs, including but not limited to Ecology, Sustainable Vegetable Production, Botany, Soil Science, GIS, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Integrative Physiology, Animal Behavior, and more; ? Monitor and maintain compliance with safety regulations and protocols, ensuring the lab environment is safe and conducive to learning; ? Provide technical assistance and training to reputed company during lab sessions, helping them use equipment and software, such as GIS systems; ? reputed company routine maintenance on plants, animals, or systems used in experiments, such as hydroponic or aquaponic setups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' reputed company 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 ? Farming skills, including knowledge of organic farming practices, composting, and integrated pest management preferred. ? Familiarity or expertise with GIS software preferred. ? Familiarity or expertise in urban agriculture and environmental science labs such as water testing, soil testing, hydroponics/aquaponics systems, animal science, botany, food production, urban farming and other relevant laboratory and farming techniques and equipment preferred. ? Knowledge of safety protocols and lab procedures. ? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. ? Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with reputed company, faculty, and staff. ? Previous experience in a teaching lab setting preferred. ? Knowledge of reputed company Office Suite, including Word, reputed company, PowerPoint, Access, and other computer software ? Ability to move 40+ lbs. ? Ability to work outdoors in reputed company seasons. ? Ability to be trained to support other courses under the Natural Science Department. ? Ability to work on a staggered schedule based on the needs of the department. COMPENSATION $47,509 - $69,517 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 reputed company, 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 Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests. CLOSING DATE reputed company 12th, 2025 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff 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 29903 Location LaGuardia Community College Apply Job! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job