Genetics Education Specialist - Global Field Trips

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has immediate full-time educator positions available at the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) in Cold Spring Harbor. Selected candidates will join a small, influential group known worldwide for leadership in genetics education, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.

Responsibilities include hands-on instruction for precollege students, travel to regional schools and DNALC locations, teaching educator workshops domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, or genetics.
• Strong science background with an interest and/or experience in teaching.
• NYS teaching certification a plus, but not required.
• Postdoctoral scientists who want to pursue teaching careers are encouraged.
• Experience in genomics, DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, or bioinformatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC.
• Travel to deliver programs at regional schools and other DNALC locations in the tri-state area.
• Teach week-long educator workshops; both domestic and international.
• Develop and improve teaching modules, including new experiments for middle and high school students.
• Assist with laboratory preparation and testing.
• Flexible scheduling will require some weekend work.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/molecular biology/genetics

Job description

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has immediate full-time educator positions available at the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) in Cold Spring Harbor. Selected candidates will join a small, influential group known worldwide for leadership in genetics education, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.

Responsibilities include hands-on instruction for precollege students, travel to regional schools and DNALC locations, teaching educator workshops domestically and