DNALC Employment
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Educator, Middle/High School
at the Passaic DNALC at the Biotech Innovation Center, Wayne, NJ
Position ID: 622
The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is looking for two dynamic, engaging educators to join our team as we expand operations into metropolitan New Jersey. The full-time positions will be at the new DNALC at the Passaic County Biotech Innovation Center in Wayne, NJ. Due to open in Fall 2023, the new center is 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.
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 the DNALC’s website at dnalc.cshl.edu.
Position Responsibilities:
- 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.
Position Requirements:
Strong candidates will have formal education in the biological sciences and backgrounds in research and/or teaching. New Jersey 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.
Training, in advance of opening the Passaic facility will take place at DNALC locations in Sleepy Hollow, Brooklyn, and/or Cold Spring Harbor. Flexible scheduling will require occasional teaching at the Brooklyn or Sleepy Hollow facility.
Our compensation is based on experience. Salary Range: $54,600 - $80,000 annually
Education Required: Undergraduate Degree
Experience Required: 1-5 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 for this role is $54,600-80,000. The salary range and/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).
August 28, 2023
Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover leter and resume via the CSHL website at:
Educator, Middle/High School
at DNALC NYC in Brooklyn, NY
Position ID: 00323
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: $54,000-74,000
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.
April 10, 2023
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: 656
Opening Date: 9/20/2023
The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) has multiple immediate part-time openings for College Interns at the DNALC NYC 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 summer 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 8:30 AM – 5:00 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 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: 686
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:
Intern DNALC, High School
at Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Position Number: 685
Opening date: 9/20/2023
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.
- Participate in independent or team projects, mentored by DNALC staff members, that focus on translating current research into new experiments for 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 (3:00–5:00 PM) during the school year. Ability to work Monday – Friday (8:00–4:00 PM) for 5–6 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC.
HOURLY RATE: $15.00
Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover letter and resume via the CSHL website at:
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