DNALC Employment

Research Technician I

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00671-E

The Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC), an educational unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has a full-time position for a lab technician. This individual will support a multi-disciplinary team that designs and implements lab experiences for pre-college and college age students, and their teachers. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and testing reagents for use in experiments during student enrichment and faculty training programs.
  
• Maintenance of organisms used in experiments including bacteria, nematodes, and fruit flies. – Classroom upkeep and equipment setup, testing and inventory.
  
• Management and training of high school and college interns.
  
• Packing and maintaining kits that include equipment and reagents for use by teachers and students at their school.
  
• Participating in independent or team projects, mentored by DNALC staff members, focusing on translating current research into new experiments for the educational programs offered through the DNALC.

Education:
High school diploma plus 2 years’ experience OR associate/bachelor degree in a biology or chemistry field and at least 1 year of previous experience.

Experience:
At least oneyear of professional experience is preferred.

Other:
An interest and experience in molecular biology is desired. Must also have reliable transportation to and from the DNALC. Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and troubleshooting skills are expected. Knowledge of standard operating procedures, batch records, and other good practices are preferred.

Minimal travel between DNALC sites in Cold Spring Harbor, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Sleepy Hollow may be required for training or assistance purposes.  The ability to lift up to 50 lbs of weight and operate a van is necessary.

Compensation & Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

Candidates from non-traditional and/or underrepresented backgrounds, broadly defined, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply for this position via the CSHL website at:

Educator

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00596-E

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate full-time educator position available at the Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor. The DNALC is the largest provider of biotechnology instruction at the precollege level in the United States, operating 13 teaching laboratories in Cold Spring Harbor, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Sleepy Hollow. Each year 30,000 students conduct hands-on experiments at a DNALC or receive intensive lab instruction from DNALC staff at their schools. We are looking for a dynamic, engaging educator to join our team.

Responsibilities will include:

• providing hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to pre-college students attending academic year field trips and summer camps;
• presenting public tours;
  
• delivering in-school instruction;
  
• assisting with student research programs;
  
• conducting teacher training; and
  
• developing lab-based curricula.

You will become part of a dynamic, influential research and education group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating new methods in genetics and biotechnology instruction. 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. Postdoctoral scientists who would like to pursue teaching careers are also encouraged to apply. The position demands a motivated self-starter—with excellent writing, computer, and communication skills—who can work independently and as part of a team. Flexible scheduling will require some weekend work. Occasional travel between DNALC facilities and to local schools may be required for training or instruction.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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

Intern DNALC NYC at City Tech, College

at DNALC NYC in Brooklyn, NY

Position Number: 00620-E

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) has immediate part time openings for College Interns at DNALC NYC at City Tech located in downtown Brooklyn on the corner of Tillary and Adams Streets. This brand new center will be a destination for school field trips, summer camps, and hands-on programs for the public.

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
• Supervising campers during lunch, assisting with summer camp check-in
• Participation in independent or team projects (mentored by DNALC staff) that focus on translating current research into new experiments for the educational programs.

EDUCATION: Current college student. Priority is given to CUNY students.

EXPERIENCE: An interest in science

OTHER: Ability to work at least 8-10 hours Monday – Friday (between 8:30AM – 5 PM) for 5-6 weeks during the summer. Ability to work a minimum of four hours per week during the school year. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC NYC.

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:

Intern, DNALC College

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00651-E

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 management of inventory.
• Packing equipment and reagents for offsite kits to be used by teachers in school.
• Testing of reagents and record keeping.
• Additional summer duties include assisting education staff during classroom instruction and supervising campers during lunch.
• 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, interest in science

OTHER: Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year. Ability to work Monday – Friday (8–4 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.

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

Intern DNALC, High School

at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Position Number: 00652-E

The DNA Learning Center has several openings for high school interns. Interns will join a team that is responsible for the preparation of materials for teacher workshops, student camps and field trips. 

Job responsibilities will include:

• Perform laboratory prep work for educational programs held at DNALC sites, including classroom upkeep and equipment setup.  
• Prepare reagents for use in experiments during middle and high school programs.
• Possible training of newly hired interns.
• Additional summer duties include assisting educational staff during classroom instruction and supervising campers during lunch.
• Participate in independent or team projects, mentored by DNALC staff members, which focus on translating current research into new experiments for the educational programs offered at the DNALC. 

EDUCATION: Current high school student

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 (8–4 PM) for 5–6 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC.

 

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.

You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals, who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.

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