Research Laboratory and Operations Assistant

Supports research projects and activities in connection with CUNY programs

• Management of the Wet Laboratory, Cell Culture Laboratory, Physics/Engineering Laboratory, Physics/Engineering Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, and the Social Sciences Research Laboratory.
• Assists with preventative maintenance and repairs of lab equipment as needed.
• Adheres to safety and hygiene standards and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties, ensures a clean working area and is responsible for washing and storing glassware.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, equipment, and/or reagents, and ordering supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensuring that needs are escalated appropriately.
• Reviews and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies for all Office of Research facilities.
• Enforces policies and schedules to ensure fair utilization of equipment by research assistants and faculty conducting research activities.
• Maintains Core laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Helps plan all Office of Research events and assists with student research projects when needed.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to students when faculty mentors are not available.
• Verifies that all students and research assistants complete specific CITI certifications pertaining to their research.
• Supports students and research assistants with facility-specific orientations regarding safety procedures, policies, supply placement, and general research procedures.
• Approves and inputs Office of Research facilities reservations into the BMCC Research Core calendar.
• Manages daily activities with coordination and communication among faculty, directors, and other laboratory personnel.
• Assists Department Administrator as needed.

Research Assistant

Non-exempt

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world.

Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics.

BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility:
Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. The Office of Research at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) supports and advances a vibrant culture of inquiry, innovation, and scholarly excellence, empowering students to reach their full academic and professional potential. We oversee and coordinate a wide range of research and educational programs, including faculty and student research initiatives, compliance with research regulations, grant development support, and STEM enrichment programs for high school and college students.

Through inclusive and equitable access to research opportunities, we foster student growth, critical thinking, and hands-on learning that prepare them for future careers and advanced study. Our office is dedicated to supporting faculty, staff, and students in their pursuit of impactful research that not only contributes to scientific knowledge and community well-being but also enhances student success, achievement, and leadership.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience relevant to the research being performed.

• Previous research and teaching/student-related experience.
• High level of organizational skills, presenting technical information; equipment maintenance; training; quality focus; and technical knowledge in STEM…