Chief College Laboratory Technician

Chief College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College

GENERAL DUTIES

Directs and trains other laboratory or technical personnel under general supervision and performs highly specialized work requiring significant theoretical knowledge, scientific and technical expertise, professional judgment, and insight in one of the fields of laboratory or applied science.

May oversee multiple laboratories in a single department, or laboratories in multiple departments with a significant number of technicians. Highly specialized work may include development of research designs and fabrication, modification, repair, maintenance and operation of highly complex research or technical equipment.

Job Title Name: Chief College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

Chief College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College is the flagship nursing school of the City University of New York (CUNY) and cultivates collaborative nurse leaders promoting wellness and championing health equity in local and global communities through excellence in education, research, scholarship, and advocacy. The School of Nursing invites highly motivated applicants for the position of Chief College Lab Technician.

POSITION DETAILS:

Reporting to the Dean, the Chief College Lab Technician will:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing labs, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
• Train and supervise lab personnel.
• Enforce and implement safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and coordinates the maintenance and system upgrades of technology/equipment.
• Support faculty and students in clinical teaching and simulation-based learning in nursing lab settings.
• Identify equipment and technology for clinical teaching and simulation-based learning.
• Provide faculty training regarding technology and equipment.
• Maintain currency and proficiency in related technology and software.
• Ensure adherence to CUNY, state, and federal regulations for lab operations and safety.
• Develop lab policies and procedures.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties that align with the school’s mission and strategic goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of twelve years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience, and a Master's degree in an area appropriate to the duties to be performed may be substituted for an additional one year's experience. This position requires a high level of technical expertise.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• New York State license as a registered nurse required or following hire.
• Experience in a nursing or simulation lab beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, safety, and quality procedures.
• Proficiency in nursing skills and technology.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other software systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, educational environment with attention to detail.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($102,508 - $111,459). CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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.