DNALC Employment

Director of Science

Cold Spring Harbor Asia DNA Learning Center, Suzhou, China

Opening Date: 4/5/2024

Cold Spring Harbor Asia DNA Learning Center (CSH Asia DNALC) seeks a talented biologist with a passion for educational outreach for a unique leadership position in Suzhou, China. CSH Asia DNALC is the first hands-on teaching institution of its kind in China, with the objective of providing the same cutting-edge methods in biology education as offered at the flagship DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Located just 40 minutes from the vibrant international city of Shanghai, Suzhou is the “Venice of China” and a traditional center of silk production.

CSH Asia DNALC was established in 2015 through a collaboration with Suzhou Industrial Park, a premier science city developed as a joint venture with the Republic of Singapore. Now, with a base of well-established lab programs and dedicated teaching staff, CSH Asia DNALC is looking for an individual who will directly liaise with the Cold Spring Harbor DNALC to ensure that all programs continue to adhere to its high standards of instruction. The Director of Science will have oversight of lab operations and will introduce new lab experiences developed by the Cold Spring Harbor DNALC – including DNA barcoding, Taq polymerase production, nanopore DNA sequencing, and phage biomanufacturing. Teaching – both student labs and teacher professional development – is an important element of the position.

The successful candidate will become a member of an elite, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in modern bioscience education. The position demands a motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and communication skills, plus a sincere interest in fostering international relations.

Position Requirements:

A Ph.D. in molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or related discipline is required; postdoctoral work and/or teaching experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have attended secondary school and college in the US and appreciate the benefits of American science education. Instruction will be in English, so Chinese language ability is not required. Intensive initial training will take place at Cold Spring Harbor DNALC in New York, followed by transfer to Suzhou. Periodic travel to the US and within China will be expected. Salary RMB 450,000 per year. Premium faculty housing, paid vacation, and medical insurance provided.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send their cover letter, CV and list of 3 personal references to dnalccareers@cshl.edu.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor 

 

Educator, Middle/High School

at DNALC NYC in Brooklyn, NY

Position ID: 00901

Opening Date: 2/9/2024

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate full-time educator position available at the DNALC NYC in downtown Brooklyn. A collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY), DNALC NYC is located on the City Tech campus, at the corner of Tillary and Adams Streets. The 17,500 square foot facility has six teaching labs, two computer classrooms, and an interactive museum exhibit. We are looking for a dynamic, engaging educator to join our team as we expand operations in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities will include:

• providing hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC for academic year field trips, summer camps, and extended research projects;
• presenting public tours;
• delivering in-school instruction;
• assisting with student research programs;
• conducting teacher training; and
• developing teaching modules.

Selected candidates will become members of a small, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating and disseminating new methods in genetics education, including the fields of genomics, bioinformatics, and data science. Over 700,000 students have conducted experiments with DNALC staff—join our team as we aim to reach a million and more! For more information, browse this website.

Strong candidates will have teaching experience and a background in biology. New York State teaching certification is a plus, but not required. The position demands a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent writing, computer, and communication skills.

Flexible scheduling will require some weekend or evening work. Some travel between DNALC facilities in East Harlem, Sleepy Hollow, Passaic County (NJ), and Cold Spring Harbor and to local schools will be required for training and/or instruction.

Our compensation is based on experience. Salary Range: $54,000-80,000 annually

Education Required: Undergraduate Degree
Experience Required: 1-3 years

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover leter and resume via the CSHL website at:

Bioscience Educator, DNALC NJ

at the Passaic DNALC at the Biotech Innovation Center, Wayne, NJ

Position ID: 00682

Opening Date: 4/19/2024

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate educator opening, as we expand our metro New York operations to a new location in Wayne, New Jersey. The full-time position will be at the new DNALC at Passaic County Biotech Innovation Center in Wayne, located on the campus of Passaic County Technical Institute and adjoining a campus of Passaic County Community College. The 6,500 square foot facility will have two teaching labs, a research lab, and a computer classroom.

The successful candidate will become a member of a small, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating and disseminating new methods in genetics education – including the fields of molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science. Over 700,000 students have conducted experiments with DNALC staff—join our team as we aim to reach a million and more! For more information, browse this website.

Position Responsibilities:

• provide hands-on genetics and molecular genetics instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC for academic year field trips and summer camps;
• deliver in-school lab instruction;
• train and manage high school and college interns;
• mentor extended student research projects;
• conduct teacher training; and
• develop new teaching labs.

Position Requirements:

Ph.D. in the biological sciences is required. Recent Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral scientists who would like to pursue a passion for teaching are strongly encouraged. The position demands a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Excellent writing, computer, and communication skills are required. Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or science outreach is desirable. Skills related to our work as a National Science Foundation center for advanced technological education are also important: DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, nanopore sequencing, synthetic biology, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics.
Intensive training will take place at DNALC locations in Sleepy Hollow, Brooklyn, and/or Cold Spring Harbor. Flexible scheduling will require some weekend work and occasional teaching at the Brooklyn or Sleepy Hollow facility.

Our compensation is based on experience. Salary Range: $77,000 - $87,000

Education Required: Ph.D.
Experience Required: 1-3 years

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs, and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more. The salary range for this role is $77,000-87,000. The salary range or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover leter and resume via the CSHL website at:

Educator, Middle/High School

Regeneron DNA Learning Center, Sleepy Hollow

Position ID: 00902

Opening Date: 2/9/2024

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate full-time educator position available at the Regeneron DNA Learning Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY. This center, which opened in fall 2019, is a unique collaboration between an established research institute and a rising star in biotechnology. The facility has two teaching labs and is located on the Sleepy Hollow campus of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. We are looking for a dynamic, engaging educator to join our team as we expand operations in Westchester County, NY and northern New Jersey.

Responsibilities will include:

• providing hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC for academic year field trips, summer camps, and extended research projects;
• delivering in-school instruction;
• training and managing high school interns;
• assisting with student research programs;
• conducting teacher training; and
• developing teaching modules.

Selected candidates will become members of a small, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating and disseminating new methods in genetics education, including the fields of genomics, bioinformatics, and data science. Over 700,000 students have conducted experiments with DNALC staff—join our team as we aim to reach a million and more! For more information, browse this website.

Strong candidates will have teaching experience and a background in biology. New York State teaching certification is a plus, but not required. The position demands a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent writing, computer, and communication skills.

Flexible scheduling will require some weekend or evening work. Some travel between DNALC facilities in Brooklyn, East Harlem, Cold Spring Harbor and/or Passaic County (New Jersey) and to local schools will be required for training and/or instruction.

Our compensation is based on experience. Salary Range: $54,000-80,000

Education Required: Undergraduate Degree
Experience Required: 1-3 years

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover leter and resume via the CSHL website at:

Founded in 1890, CSHL has helped shape contemporary biomedical research and education with today’s research endeavors encompassing cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. CSHL is a private, not-for-profit institution in New York and has been home to eight Nobel Prize winners. Today, CSHL’s multidisciplinary scientific community is bolstered by more than 600 researchers and its Scientific Meetings & Courses Program, which hosts more than 9,000 scientists from around the world each year on its campus. For more information about CSHL, please visit https://www.cshl.edu.

We strongly recommend employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However; it is not a requirement for employment.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor