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Course Aide at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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Employer: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Expires: 02/08/2026

Position Description Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned research and educational institution located on the North Shore of Long Island, is searching for candidates for several summer laboratory course aide positions.  This is an excellent opportunity for college students majoring in biology.  Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a hardworking individual for the position of Course Aide.  Position Responsibilities Assisting the instructor during summer coursesMaintaining inventory levels of chemicals and disposablesMoving laboratory equipment into and out of lab spaces (involves unpacking, setting up, and packing up materials)Cleaning and autoclaving glasswarePreparing solutions and media for the labPerform general clerical duties as assigned by the instructorPerforming other general tasks as needed by the instructor Position Requirements Education: College student majoring in biology preferably a Junior or Senior.Availability: Work a full-time (35 hours) from mid-May until mid-August.  Occasional weekend work will be necessary for this position, as well as the need for the person being able to work on the 4th of July and Juneteenth. Experience: Prior experience working in a laboratory environment. Other requirements: Must have a clean, valid driver's license; use of a personal vehicle required.  Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays, including the 4th of July and Juneteenth necessary.   Ability to lift and/or carry laboratory equipment.   Supplemental Information How to Apply:For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here:Course Aide | Job Details tab | Career PagesPosition ID: 01918 EnvironmentCold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.Compensation The hourly rate for this role is $18.50. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor 

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