Genetics & Genomics Educator — Travel & Teach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Wellness programs

On-site childcare

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor has immediate full-time educator positions at the Dolan DNALC. Selected candidates will join a small, influential group known for leading genetics education, including genomics, bioinformatics, and data science, reaching hundreds of thousands of students.

You will provide hands-on instruction, travel regionally, teach educator workshops internationally, develop teaching modules, assist with lab prep, and expect some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, molecular biology, or genetics) preferred.
• Strong science background with an interest and/or experience in teaching.
• NYS teaching certification a plus, but not required.
• Postdoctoral scientists who would like to pursue teaching careers are encouraged to apply—especially those with experience in personal genomics, DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC for field trips, summer camps, and extended research projects.
• 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

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Work independently

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in science (biology, molecular biology, genetics)

Job description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor has immediate full-time educator positions at the Dolan DNALC. Selected candidates will join a small, influential group known for leading genetics education, including genomics, bioinformatics, and data science, reaching hundreds of thousands of students.

You will provide hands-on instruction, travel regionally, teach educator workshops internationally, develop teaching modules, assist with lab prep, and expect some