Adjunct College Laboratory Technician - Veterinary Technology
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Adjunct College Laboratory Technician - Veterinary Technology

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

* Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

* Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

* Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

* Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

* Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: Adjunct College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

Adjunct College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Work under the supervision of the program director/senior/chief CLT in the Health Sciences Department; assists with the operational coordination of the Veterinary Technology Center (VTC). Dutiesinclude:

* Animal care, husbandry, and environmental enrichment.

* Assist with the organization and maintenance of the Vet Tech Center. Includes assisting/providing medical care, detailed and consistent record-keeping, set-up/break-down of teaching lab classes, health checks, and other related duties.

* Assist with the maintenance, trouble-shootingand use of equipment including radiological, surgical, anesthetic, environmental, and regulatory/safety equipment.

* Ensures compliance with all government (federal, state, local) and internal regulatory agencies, as they relate to the operation of the VTC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

* NYS licensed veterinary technician (LVT) and a graduate of an AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technologyis preferred, but not required

* Minimum of two years' experience working as a veterinary assistant or LVT in a veterinary hospital, shelter, or laboratory setting

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to work as part of a team and cooperate with others for the good of the institution

* Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office

* Experience with organizational tasks, computerized record keeping, controlled drugs and inventory

* Flexible work hours required

* Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

COMPENSATION

$31.22 - $45.11 per hour.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select Apply Now and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29196

Location

LaGuardia Community College