Genetics Education Specialist & Outreach Leader

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has immediate full-time educator positions available at DNA Learning Center NYC (DNALC NYC) in Downtown Brooklyn. The selected candidate will join a small, influential team leading genetics education, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.

You will teach hands-on genetics and molecular biology to precollege students, assist with lab testing, conduct teacher training, and present public tours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in science (biology or molecular genetics preferred).
• Experience or interest in teaching is advantageous.
• NYS teaching certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to precollege students.
• Assist with laboratory testing and prep.
• Conduct teacher training.
• Present public tours.
• Develop teaching modules and curricula.

Skills

Strong science background

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree with significant science coursework

Job description

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has immediate full-time educator positions available at DNA Learning Center NYC (DNALC NYC) in Downtown Brooklyn. The selected candidate will join a small, influential team leading genetics education, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.

You will teach hands-on genetics and molecular biology to precollege students, assist with lab testing, conduct teacher training, and present public tours.