College Laboratory Technician - Restorative Dentistry

Job ID

28383

Location

NYC College of Technology

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering 58 associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a full-time College Laboratory Technician (CLT) in the Restorative Dentistry Department, to begin in the Fall 2024 semester.

The Restorative Dentistry department has five full-time faculty, nineteen part-time faculty members, four adjunct CLTs and one administrative assistant. It offers an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) in Dental Laboratory Technology, which is accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

The CLT will be expected to set up, maintain, and organize the department’s laboratories, as well as purchase, receive, and manage the inventory of equipment and supplies for all offered courses. The CLT will also be expected to develop relationships with vendors and attend trade shows in order to support departmental laboratory needs.

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the CLT will provide support to the teaching faculty and adjunct CLTs, and is expected to collaborate as a member of a team, exert cooperative effort, and to contribute to a positive learning experience in laboratory courses in a growing dental laboratory technology program.

In addition to performing general duties, the CLT will be expected to:

• Coordinate OSHA and Infection control compliance programs.

• Conduct and maintain inventories of equipment and materials, and oversee purchasing process from requisition to receiving.

• Assist with budget preparation for equipment and supplies and maintain budgetary records.

• Contact vendors for price quotes.

• Attend relevant trade shows.

• Coordinate work schedules for adjunct CLTs.

Weekend or evening hours may be required, as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree or higher in Dental Laboratory Technology or a related field.

• Experience in the set-up, organization, operation and maintenance of dental laboratories and equipment.

• Current knowledge of all phases of laboratory needs in each of the specialties of dental technology.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in dental CAD/CAM systems.

• Experience in evaluating dental materials.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications for documentation, reporting and tracking purposes.

COMPENSATION

$54,222 - $65,896. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV/resume and letters of recommendation.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after May 14, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.