Laboratory Course Technician

Laboratory Course TechnicianSchool/Division:College of Liberal Arts and SciencesOffice:Department of BiologyFull-Time or Part-Time:Part-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Hofstra University Department of Biology is seeking a part-time laboratory course technician. This person will work with faculty to organize laboratory materials for several courses, including Animal Form and Function and Introductory Cell Biology (approximately thirty sections per semester combined) and Microbiology (3 sections per semester). Duties will include preparation of organ homogenates, DNA sample amplification, media and culture preparation and solution preparation. The technician will also be responsible for the organization and maintenance of adequate stocks of lab chemicals, lab supplies, cameras and computers, and supervision of student aids who act as teaching assistants. Assisting with other courses may be needed periodically.

*This position is an on-site position, work will be performed on campus.*

Work Schedule: approximately 25 hrs/week during the regular spring and fall semesters (September through May) (maximum of 900 hours per year) Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred and/or commensurate experience. Candidate should possess excellent organizational and time management skills, and experience with common laboratory equipment. Application Instructions:Interested applicants should send their C.V. to biology_dept@hofstra.edu with subject line Lab Course Technician. Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 12/02/2020Posting Number: 896763-20