Lab & Research Specialist — Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

The Graduate Center, City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Lab Technician to support SLHS faculty and students with hardware, software, and computing resources across research laboratories.

You will maintain equipment, assist with demonstrations, aid in experimental design using Python and MATLAB, and help manage inventory and procurement. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on technical troubleshooting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Technical expertise in computer hardware and programming.
• Proficiency with laboratory hardware, software, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with PsychoPy or E-Prime and data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for laboratory equipment, hardware, software, and computing resources.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and ensure safe operation of lab equipment and research systems.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Support instructional activities by assisting demonstrations and training students and staff.
• Assist with experimental design and data analysis using Python and MATLAB.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computing, engineering, or related technical field

Four years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PsychoPy

E-Prime

Sound editing

Signal processing

Neurophysiological data acquisition

Job description

The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Lab Technician to support SLHS faculty and students with hardware, software, and computing resources across research laboratories.

You will maintain equipment, assist with demonstrations, aid in experimental design using Python and MATLAB, and help manage inventory and procurement. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on technical troubleshooting and documentation.