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:

College Intern, DNALC NYC at City Tech

at DNALC NYC in Brooklyn, NY

Position Number: 00992

Opening Date: 3/19/2024

The DNA Learning Center in Brooklyn (DNALC-NYC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is currently seeking multiple college-level interns to provide laboratory assistance for summer camp programs, with the opportunity to continue work into the next school year. Successful candidates will become part of a collaborative team, which requires strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with others as well as independently in the lab. 

DNALC college interns are expected to help prepare and maintain various equipment and reagents necessary to providing a quality genetics education to students in middle school and above. This position requires the intern to provide laboratory assistance to the educational staff of the DNALC.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of solutions and media.
• Maintenance of bacterial, C. elegans, and Drosophila strains.
• Classroom upkeep, equipment setup, and inventory management.
• Packing equipment and reagents for offsite kits to be used by teachers in school.
• Reagent testing and record keeping.
• Additional summer duties include assisting education staff during classroom instruction and supervising campers.
• Possible training of newly-hired high school and college interns.   

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled at a college or university as a STEM major. Preference given to CUNY students.

EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 year

OTHER: Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year. Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm) for a minimum of 6 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to attend orientation at the DNA Learning Center NYC on May 23, 2024 or June 6, 2024.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficiency in bacteriology and sterile technique preferred but not required. Proficiency in preparing and aliquotting reagents preferred but not required. Good organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Windows programs preferred but not required. 

Hourly Rate: $17.50

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

College Intern, DNALC | Laboratory

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00686

Opening Date: 9/20/2023

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is currently seeking multiple college-level interns to provide laboratory assistance for field trip, off-site, summer camp and faculty training programs. Successful candidates will become part of a collaborative team, which requires strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with others as well as independently in the lab.

DNALC college interns are expected to help prepare and maintain various equipment and reagents necessary to providing a quality genetics education to students in middle school and above. This position requires the intern to provide laboratory assistance to the educational staff of the DNALC.

After some time, college interns may have the opportunity to initiate an independent research project with the support of DNALC staff.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of solutions and media.
• Maintenance of bacterial, C. elegans, and Drosophila strains.
• Classroom upkeep, equipment setup, and inventory management.
• Packing equipment and reagents for offsite kits to be used by teachers in school.
• Reagent testing and record keeping.
• Additional summer duties include assisting education staff during classroom instruction and supervising campers.
• Possible training of newly-hired high school and college interns.

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled at a college or university as a STEM major

EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 year

OTHER: Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year. Ability to work Monday–Friday (8:00–4:00 PM) for a minimum of 6 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to and from the DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficiency in bacteriology and sterile technique preferred but not required. Proficiency in preparing and aliquotting reagents preferred but not required. Good organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Windows programs preferred but not required.

Hourly Rate: $17.50
Graduate/Grad Student Hourly Rate: $20.00

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

College Intern, DNALC | Multimedia Design

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00922

Opening Date: 3/4/2024

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY, is currently recruiting a part time college intern to join the DNA Learning Center BioMedia Group. 

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is an educational unit of the renowned Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which is ranked first in the world for impact in molecular biology and genetics. The DNALC offers programs and instructional materials in DNA science targeting several educational levels. The BioMedia Group supports the educational initiatives of the DNALC through development of content for educational and data analysis websites that include illustrations, animations, videos, and photos; printed manuals, brochures, signage, and advertising; email campaigns; and museum exhibitions. The team also maintains websites and collects visitation analytics.

The ideal candidate is progressing towards or holds a bachelor’s degree in web, graphic, or multimedia design or in a related field, and a portfolio of work demonstrating abilities and experience. This position demands a motivated, self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills—plus the ability to work closely with others. 

The Multimedia Design Intern will work part-time with a team of professionals in our BioMedia Group. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in several innovative, educational projects and could lead to a permanent position. The intern will have a flexible work environment with some in-person hours required in Cold Spring Harbor, and options to work at our NYC location in Brooklyn and remotely. 

Requirements include experience with:

• Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, as well as XD; InDesign, and Premiere;
• front-end design, development, and maintenance of responsive websites;
• UI, UX Design (wireframes, mockups, and prototypes) and graphic production for mobile-first, cross-browser, and cross-platform deployment;
• HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap development—CSS grid layout and CSS Flexbox layout methods a plus;
• preparing assets for publication on social media, web, and email marketing;
• content management systems;
• graphic design and production of printed products; and
• basic videography, studio lighting, and video editing.

Not required, but an added plus:

• experience using Adobe Animate, including knowledge of ActionScript;
• knowledge of basic programming, such as JavaScript;
• experience designing and producing museum exhibitions; and
• interest in or comfort with communicating science. 

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a college or university as a design major

EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 year

Hourly Rate: $17.50
Graduate/Grad Student Hourly Rate: $20.00

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

College Intern, Regeneron DNA Learning Center

at Regeneron DNALC in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Position Number: 00966

Opening Date: 3/19/2024

The Regeneron DNA Learning Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY has several openings for college interns to begin working this spring. This new learning center is in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, in Sleepy Hollow, NY. DNALC Interns will join a team that is responsible for the preparation of materials for teacher workshops, student camps and school-year student field trips. This is a great opportunity to learn core lab skills, including but not limited to: preparation of media and solutions, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial culture and sterile technique.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Performing laboratory prep work for educational programs, including preparation of reagents for use in experiments, maintaining bacterial strains and preparation of culture media;
• Packing of materials and equipment for offsite instruction and student research programs;
• General classroom upkeep, equipment testing, and laboratory set-up.
• Assisting educational staff during summer camp instruction and supervising campers during lunch.

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled at a college or university as a STEM major.

EXPERIENCE: An interest in science

OTHER: Ability to work a minimum of two days per week (3-5PM) during the school year. Ability to work Monday-Friday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) for 5-6 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to/from the Regeneron DNALC. 

Hourly Rate: $17.50

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

High School Intern, Regeneron DNALC

at Regeneron DNALC in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Position Number: 00985

Opening date: 3/20/2024

The new Regeneron DNA Learning Center (DNALC) in Sleepy Hollow, NY has several immediate openings for high school interns. Interns will join a team that is responsible for the preparation of materials for teacher workshops, student camps and school-year student field trips. This is a great opportunity to learn core lab skills, including but not limited to: preparation of media and solutions, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial culture and sterile technique.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom upkeep, cleaning and equipment setup;
• Preparation and testing of reagents and cultures for use in experiments;
• Assistance for educational staff during classroom instruction;
• Supervision of summer campers during lunch breaks;
• Participation in independent or team projects, mentored by DNALC staff members, which focus on translating current research into new experiments for the educational programs.

EDUCATION: Current high school student, must be at least 16 years old.

EXPERIENCE: An interest in science

OTHER: High school interns work a minimum of two days per week (3:00–5:00 PM) during the school year, and Monday–Friday (8:00–2:00 PM) for 5–6 weeks during the summer.  

HOURLY RATE: $16.00

Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover letter 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