College Laboratory Technician (CLT) - Physics

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tax-Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

The City College of New York Physics department seeks a full-time College Laboratory Technician to manage day-to-day operations of the undergraduate physics labs, including hands-on equipment work and supervising staff.

You will train lab instructors, coordinate lab schedules, ensure safety, and collaborate with faculty to modernize facilities and support remote learning needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least four years related experience.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years experience; Bachelor’s for four years.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with undergraduate physics labs preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up weekly undergraduate physics lab experiments and ensure proper operation.
• Dismantle and store equipment when not in use.
• Maintain, fabricate, modify, and repair lab equipment and software components.
• Install lab software, update lab computers, and coordinate IT needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment and coordinate with facilities.
• Prepare lab and weekly experiment schedules with department administration.
• Determine equipment requirements and coordinate acquisitions.
• Assist students during labs and provide real-time support to instructors.
• Schedule make-up labs and additional sessions as needed.
• Train lab instructors and participate in lab organization meetings.
• Support modernization of labs and remote learning delivery.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Technical lab equipment

Training and mentoring

Organizational planning

Physics education methods

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lab software

Lab computers

IT coordination

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

• Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment
• Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions
• Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff
• Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories
• Maintains safety and hygiene standards
• Documents laboratory activities
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The City College of New York Physics department undergraduate labs serve approximately 1000 students each semester. They operate during all three semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Skills

The Department of Physics at the City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month College Lab Technician (CLT) position primarily dedicated to its instructional labs. The principal responsibility of this CLT position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the undergraduate physics labs that are a crucial component of the introductory physics sequence. This involves hands‑on work with technical lab equipment, strong organizational and planning skills, training lab instructors in the operation of the laboratory apparatus and experimental methods, and a commitment to maintain a clean, safe, and successful learning environment for CCNY students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a record including strong technical skills as well as a proven ability to work with groups. Relevant experience with contemporary physics education practices and laboratory computer interfaces is desired. Reporting to the Chief College Laboratory Technician the duties will include:

General Duties

• Set up the weekly undergraduate physics lab experiments for the introductory physics courses and ensures their proper operation and functionality.
• Dismantle and store the experimental equipment when not in use.
• Maintain, fabricate, modify, and repair laboratory equipment, including both the electronic and mechanics hardware as well as software components required by the labs.
• Install lab software, update lab computers as needed, and work with the college IT department to ensure the security and functionality of the computer interfaces.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and appropriate student learning environment; work with college facilities teams as needed.
• Prepare the lab & weekly experiment schedule before each term in coordination with the department administration.
• Determine equipment requirements; prepare purchase specifications and coordinates acquisition of equipment; maintain inventory lists of supplies and equipment,
• While labs are in session, assist students in laboratories as needed, and provide real time support for lab instructors (which may include occasional instructional activities),].
• Schedule make‑up labs in the event of excused absences. Monitor additional lab sessions, as time is available.
• Schedule and attend lab organization committee meetings. Guide and train lab instructors on the use of the experimental equipment and lab objectives.
• Assist in modernizing existing laboratories and testing new lab protocols and work with the physics faculty in the design and development of new experiments or new modes of delivery consistent with remote learning needs.
• Be familiar with relevant physics education research as it relates to the undergraduate lab curriculum and course learning outcomes.

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $72,181 - $76,147. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Closing Date

Open until filled with resume review to begin October 15, 2026.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

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: 32635

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time