Salary: $17.50 HourlyLocation : DNA Learning Center, BrooklynJob Type: Part Time (No Benefits)Job Number: 01364Process Level: DNA Learning CenterDepartment: DNA Learning CenterOpening Date: 11/13/2024Position Description The DNALC is a pioneer in public genetics education. Established in 1988, it is the world's first science center dedicated solely to genetics education, serving over 30,000 pre-college students each year through school field trips, summer camps, and student research programs. College interns work independently and alongside experienced educators to learn valuable skills that can be applied in a wide range of laboratory and science education settings. Position Responsibilities
- Perform wet laboratory prep work and testing of experimental materials and reagents for field trips, faculty training, student research, and other local programs.
- Independently operate scientific equipment.
- Implement scientific documentation and record keeping.
- Maintain bacterial strains, laboratory space, and?equipment.
- Participate in training of high school interns.
Assist educational staff during classroom instruction, lunch, and drop-off/pick-up of students (summer only). Position Requirements EDUCATION:
- Current matriculated college student. Preference is given to CUNY students.
EXPERIENCE:
- Passion for genetics, biotechnology, and education.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 6 hours per week during the school year.
- Minimum of 6 weeks of availability during the summer.
Supplemental Information How to Apply: For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.Environment: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.CompensationThe hourly rate for this role is $17.50. The 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).We strongly recommend to be fully vaccinated for 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 ContractorOur employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our site to learn more.