Senior College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

-Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment

-Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions

-Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff

-Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories

-Maintains safety and hygiene standards

-Documents laboratory activities

-Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Senior College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, the duties of the Senior College Laboratory Technician encompass assisting in the administration and operation of City Labs, the suite of research and teaching laboratories at the architecture school. Typically uses a variety of computational design software, digital fabrication machines, and robotic technologies to perform duties. Normally performs tasks with work priorities and general instructions provided by the supervisor. Exercises judgement in selecting and applying established procedures correctly and in determining when to refer problems to the supervisor.

City Labs? goals are 1) to advance the frontiers of architecture and urbanism through cutting-edge research in adaptive construction, living systems, and responsive technologies, 2) to create equitable, sustainable, and community-centered solutions by integrating robotics, environmental sensing, and digital design, and 3) to foster innovation and education at the intersection of design, technology, and social impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have a Master's degree in Architecture or a field related to the specific assignment and two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in administering a Robotics Lab and a Digital Fabrication Lab.

In addition, applicants should have the following preferred skills:

• Exceptional organizational, technical, and analytic skills;
• Knowledge of and experience working with advanced computing, industrial robots, AI, physical computing, and digital fabrication machines (including 3D printers and laser cutters);
• Experience operating robotics and digital laboratories in an architecture school including experience with research-driven design and robotic fabrication workflows;
• Knowledge of software for 3D modeling and programming industrial robots;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including with students and faculty who need to learn to use digital equipment;
• Be able to set and meet pressured deadlines, to maintain equipment, meet reporting requirements; and manage multiple, often-competing priorities;
• Must be reliable, a self-motivator and able to collaborate with and motivate others.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $83,171 - $88,995. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY?s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin November 3, 2025.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

City College of New York

Job Type

Full-Time

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