Educator, DNALC NYC

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Affordable licensed on-site childcare

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hiring a full-time educator for the DNA Learning Center in Downtown Brooklyn. The role involves providing hands-on genetics instruction to pre-college students during field trips and camps, conducting teacher training, and delivering in-school lessons.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in science, be passionate about teaching, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $58,000–$78,000, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong science background with an interest and/or experience in teaching.
• NYS teaching certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience in personal genomics, DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, or bioinformatics is especially desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to pre-college students.
• Deliver in-school instruction.
• Assist with laboratory testing and preparation.
• Conduct teacher training and develop teaching modules.
• Present public tours.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work closely with others

Self-starter and highly motivated

Availability to travel domestically and internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in science

Job description

Position Description

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hiring immediate full‑time educator positions at DNALC NYC in Downtown Brooklyn. The selected candidate will join a small, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating and disseminating new methods in genetics education, including genomics, bioinformatics, and data science. Over 700,000 students have participated in DNALC programs and we aim to reach a million and more.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on genetics and molecular biology instruction to pre‑college students visiting DNALC for academic year field trips, summer camps, and extended research projects.
• Deliver in‑school instruction.
• Assist with laboratory testing and preparation.
• Conduct teacher training and develop teaching modules.
• Present public tours.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in science (biology or molecular genetics preferred)

Experience

• Strong science background with an interest and/or experience in teaching.

Other

• NYS teaching certification preferred, but not required.
• Recent PhD graduates who would like to pursue teaching careers are also encouraged.
• Experience in personal genomics, DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, or bioinformatics is especially desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong content knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Self‑starter and highly motivated.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $58,000–$78,000. Employees receive competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and access to an affordable licensed on‑site childcare center.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.