Lab Technician (part-time)

NYBG Job Description

Position Summary:

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Lab Technician to measure bromeliads. The Lab Technician will work closely with NYBG Science and Horticulture to measurebromeliads in the living collection and process bromeliad leaves for a field experiment. The Lab Technician will report to the Associate Curator.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare plant tissue samples for CN analysis using grinding mills and microbalance
• Weigh and label litter bags for a decay experiment
• Use photosynthesis analyzers to measure plant gas exchange
• Measure plant size with a team in a greenhouse setting
• Enter, organize and quality check data using Microsoft Office, Google Drive and R software
• Participate in NYBG Science activities and outreach related to the project
• Communicate promptly and clearly
• Promote a safe, collaborative working environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or international equivalent
• Some undergraduate science coursework
• Plant research experience

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use hands; handle tools; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low, moderate or loud work conditions. Work indoors in hot and humid conditions. Work safely with spiny plants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Maximum 20 hours per week during regular business hours Monday – Friday, 9 am - 6 pm with times and dates coordinated in advance with supervisor.

14 week appointment duration beginning June15th2026

Payrate: $25/hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans