College Laboratory Technician - School of Music

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated College Laboratory Technician to support the School of Music. This role involves managing laboratory functions, assisting students with experiments, and maintaining safety standards. The technician will also oversee concert productions, manage recording studios, and coordinate event logistics. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in laboratory management and technical support, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and innovation in education, and contribute to the success of aspiring musicians.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pension Plans

Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in laboratory settings or stage production.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain student laboratories and equipment.
• Oversee concert production and manage event logistics.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Technical Support

Safety Standards Compliance

Event Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ProTools

A/V Systems

Streaming Technology

Job description

College Laboratory Technician - School of Music

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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.
  
  

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.
  
  

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Located in Flushing, Queens, Queens College is one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 16,000. Our students represent a wealth of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Queens College is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Queens College is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Visit us at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/.

The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College offers a curriculum in classical conservatory training. Reporting to the Chair of the Music Department, the College Laboratory Technicians (CLT) will provide technical support for our undergraduate and graduate programs. This support will include managing and staffing our many performance activities but also maintaining classroom A/V systems and physical resources like desks. Support will also be needed for our music production program, including managing software and other recording technology resources. The CLT, in collaboration with other departmental stakeholders, will determine materials, equipment, supplies, etc. that will be allocated and assigned to support courses, sections and faculty research; will designate appropriate protocols to be followed; and will assign projects. Work hours may include early mornings or evenings and occasional weekends.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Oversee concert production/large ensemble activities

• Collaborate on concert, event, and recital scheduling
• Oversee on-site production of events. Assign staff to department events
• Work department events
• Coordinate rooms for rehearsals
• Maintain YouTube Channel
• Manage live streaming of concert events
• Maintain QR code for concert programs
• Assist recording engineer with digital archive of recorded events
• Staff and manage rental events
  
  

Maintain Facilities

• Maintain and/or collaborate with college departments to maintain concert event space streaming systems; classroom A/V systems; classroom computers; lighting; physical infrastructure; lockers (in coordination with office staff); instrument inventory (in coordination with music ed, arch manager, office staff, repair techs)
  
  

Manage Recording Studio

• Collaborate with Music Production coordinator to identify recording studio needs
• Maintain recording studios
• Maintain Rm 225H and ProTools installation/troubleshooting
• Work with Music Production instructors/provide equipment for classes
• Work with Music Production coordinator to help implement any upgrades or maintenance
  
  

Handle Purchasing

• Identify needed purchases, including tools, supplies, microphones, theatrical lighting, etc.
• Secure quotes and work with office staff to obtain materials
  
  

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

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• 2 years of experience working in stage production/management
• Demonstrated capacity to research, maintain, and expand the functionality of the classroom and recording technology equipment
• Proven ability to work in a team environment focused on service to an educational community.
• Evidence of strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
  
  

Compensation

$56,484 - $60,829

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.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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CLOSING DATE

6/22/2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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

30137

Location

Queens College

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

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• Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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