Laboratory Technician
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Science
Posted on May 12, 2023
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Laboratory Technician
Position Number
A03775
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Biological Sciences
Campus/Location
Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx
Position Summary
The Laboratory Technician supports and assists the Lab Manager and aids the Department of Biological Sciences in helping to manage the Biological Sciences laboratory courses, including FCRH and PCS sections (currently ~30 total sections).
The Lab Technician works directly with the Lab Manager and reports to the Department Chair. The position is full-time (35 hours/week), which may include some weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
$58,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$65,000
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A378P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
05/10/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Laboratory Technician
Position Number
A03775
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Biological Sciences
Campus/Location
Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx
Position Summary
The Laboratory Technician supports and assists the Lab Manager and aids the Department of Biological Sciences in helping to manage the Biological Sciences laboratory courses, including FCRH and PCS sections (currently ~30 total sections).
The Lab Technician works directly with the Lab Manager and reports to the Department Chair. The position is full-time (35 hours/week), which may include some weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the smooth operation of biology lab sections (FCRH and PCS). These include labs in such courses as Introductory Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Ecology.
- Assists to supervise graduate student lab assistants and instructors, and support faculty lab instructors. Facilitates and supports student learning and instructor teaching.
- Assists in setting up and prepare labs.
- Assists in maintaining consistent inventory of lab supplies, organize, and occasionally place supply orders as needed.
- Helps to run weekly lab preparatory meetings for Introductory Biology lab courses.
- Maintains a safe working environment and enforce all safety policies.
- Lists, maintains, and properly disposes of chemical inventory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline.
- General computer experience- ability to work with documents and spreadsheets.
- Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and discretion necessary in handling confidential and/or sensitive materials.
- Adept at solving problems and dealing with emergencies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Jesuit mission in higher education
- Degree in Biology
- Lab research experience and teaching or teaching assistant experience
$58,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$65,000
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A378P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
05/10/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).