Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Biological Sciences, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

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
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Biology
• Lab research experience and teaching or teaching assistant experience

Minimum Starting Salary: $58,500

Maximum Starting Salary: $65,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5118

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 9 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.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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