College Laboratory Technician - Mathematics and Computer Science

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx Community College is seeking a College Laboratory Technician in the Mathematics and Computer Science department. The role supports both math instructional labs and the Al Innovation Lab, ensuring labs stay open, safe, and well-equipped.

You will maintain computing labs, install software, configure AI/ML environments, and assist with coursework CSN/CIS topics while supervising student aides and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 4+ years related experience; associate degree may substitute for 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity; Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Technology; Engineering Technology; or a closely related field
• Experience maintaining computer laboratories and instructional technology
• Familiarity with AI/ML computing environments, GPU workstations, and Linux/Windows administration, including Python
• Familiarity with Claude Code, agentic coding, Visual Studio, and/or PyCharm
• Hands-on experience with maker and fabrication equipment: 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter, PCB fabrication, and soldering/electronics
• Experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, ESP32) and with basic networking, server, and storage hardware
• Ability to train and supervise students; strong organizational, communication, and safety-management skills

Responsibilities

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories
• Assists students with experiments and use of equipment
• Maintains safety and hygiene standards
• Maintains documentation related to laboratory activities
• Manages equipment and materials inventories
• Maintain mathematics lab and testing/tutoring spaces; manage online homework systems; install software; update faculty computers
• In Al Innovation Lab, manage daily operation, GPUs, servers, and networking
• Configure AI/ML development environments; coordinate workshops; maintain fabrication equipment
• Order and inventory supplies; train and supervise student aides; enforce laboratory safety

Skills

Al/ML computing

GPU workstations

Python

Communication

Safety management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in CS/Math/IT

Tools

Claude Code

Visual Studio

PyCharm

3D printers

CNC

Laser cutter

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

NVIDIA Jetson

ESP32

Job description

College Laboratory Technician - Mathematics and Computer Science

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: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Bronx Community College is seeking a College Laboratory Technician (CLT) whose responsibilities are shared between the Department's mathematics instructional laboratories and the College's new Al Innovation Lab (Room CP 87). The Al Innovation Lab, funded through the CUNY Tech Futures initiative, is a shared hub for Artificial Intelligence, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, and emerging-technology education.

Reporting directly to the Department Chairperson, and in addition to the General Duties, the CLT will divide time between supporting the mathematics department and operating the Al Innovation Lab. This is a full-time, split-assignment position; the successful candidate should be comfortable working with mathematics instructors and a hands-on technology and fabrication lab.

Mathematics Instructional Support

On the mathematics side, the CLT will maintain the departmental computing lab and the testing and tutoring spaces; manage online (instructional) homework systems; install, configure, and update mathematics and statistical software; and update faculty and staff computers.

Al Innovation Lab (CP B7)

In the Al Innovation Lab, the CLT will manage the lab's daily operation so it remains open and accessible to students: maintaining GPU-equipped workstations and laptops, servers and storage, and networking hardware; configuring Al/ML development environments; coordinating Al workshops; and maintaining the lab's fabrication and physical-computing equipment (3D printers, CNC, laser cutter, PCB / circuit-board fabrication tools, soldering and electronics workstations, and Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and ESP32 kits).

The CLT will support coursework including CSI 12 and the Cybersecurity and Networking sequence (CSN 150 / 140), along with co-curricular and outreach activities such as the Mad Hackers Cybersecurity Club, STEP, and CSTEP. The CLT will also order and inventory supplies, train and supervise student laboratory aides and College Assistants, and enforce laboratory safety and hygiene standards.

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

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity; Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Technology; Engineering Technology; or a closely related field

• Experience maintaining computer laboratories and classroom/instructional technology

• Familiarity with Al/ML computing environments, GPU workstations, and Linux/Windows administration, including Python and related development toolchains

• Familiarity with Claude Code, agentic coding, Visual Studio, and/or PyCharm

• Hands-on experience with maker and fabrication equipment: 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter, PCB fabrication, and/or soldering / electronics bench instruments

• Experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, ESP32) and with basic networking, server, and storage hardware

• Ability to train and supervise students; strong organizational, communication, and safety-management skills

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($68,963 - $75,605)

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.

CLOSING DATE

September 16, 2026

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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: 32703

Location: Bronx Community College

Job Type: Full-Time