Offer: Community/Lab Technician

Community/Lab Technician

Bard College

Community/Lab Technician

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Bard College invites applications for the position of Community/Lab Technician for the Environmental and Urban Studies (EUS) program and the Environmental Studies Concentration (ES). The Community/Lab Technician will work to support EUS/ES faculty and students in teaching and research activities that utilize Bard's Community Science Lab (CSL) to support on-the-ground community, environmental and environmental justice efforts.


Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education. This is a full-time position with competitive income and benefits. We expect to provide training (scientific and/or community engagement oriented) to the prosperous candidate. We are specifically looking for a team player who excels at working with a wide variety of people who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.


Interest in scientific approaches to environmental issues of water and air quality is crucial. Familiarity with nonprofit and academic institutions is a plus, particularly given the nature of this job offer and its focus on providing a solid bridge between communities and academia.



Essential tasks:

»Supporting faculty in incorporating regional community members and environmental justice efforts into classes and research

»Promoting the use of CSL instrumentation in courses and student and faculty research in collaboration with CSL staff

»Providing technical assistance with sampling and sensors, both in the lab and in the field

»Data processing, analysis, management, and reporting

»Providing logistical support for the maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment

»Mentoring of student interns

»Maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment Required expertise, expertise and Abilities:

»Two or more years of closely related employment (or a Bachelor's Degree in related field)

»Demonstrated capability to engage with community members involved in issue- and values-located social change work

»Effective communication expertise, including the capability to write and speak to broad audiences

»Science background (in the field, in the lab, and/or in your personal interests)

»Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving expertise

»Attention to detail

»Flexibility and the capability to multitask and meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications required

»Community organizing and/or academic faculty support practice

»Previous practice working with environmental samples (i.e., water, air, soil)

» practice in mentorship and/or supervision of interns

»Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

»A valid driver's license and comfort driving 12-passenger vans Physical Demands:

»Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work in standard office and laboratory environments

»Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings as needed, with compensatory time off

»Must be able to lift, on occasion, as needed, up to 20 lbsThe ideal candidate will possess:

»Intellectual curiosity and a positive attitude

»Enthusiasm for working as part of a multidisciplinary team that facilitates science work with communities to address significant environmental issues

»Creativity, initiative, and adaptcapability to contribute to a range of new and continuing projects

»Readiness to lead and work collaboratively with others in a variety of contexts and environments To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement and the names of three references to Interfolio at:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.
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