Genetics Education Specialist - Hands-on Lab Teaching NYC

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory seeks full-time educators for the DNA Learning Center NYC in Downtown Brooklyn. You will join a leading team delivering genetics education, including genomics, bioinformatics, and data science, to thousands of students and teachers.

The role emphasizes hands-on biology instruction, collaboration with staff, and opportunities to contribute to teaching modules and outreach programs. Domestic and international travel may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in science (biology or molecular genetics preferred).
• Strong science background with an interest and/or experience in teaching.
• NYSD teaching certification preferred, but not required.
• Recent PhD graduates encouraged, especially with genomics, DNA barcoding or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction for precollege students during field trips, camps and extended projects.
• Deliver in-school instruction and assist with lab testing and prep.
• Conduct teacher training and develop teaching modules.
• Present public tours and engage with visiting educators.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Experience in teaching

NYS teaching certification preferred

Recent PhD graduates welcome

Job description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory seeks full-time educators for the DNA Learning Center NYC in Downtown Brooklyn. You will join a leading team delivering genetics education, including genomics, bioinformatics, and data science, to thousands of students and teachers.

The role emphasizes hands-on biology instruction, collaboration with staff, and opportunities to contribute to teaching modules and outreach programs. Domestic and international travel may be expected.