Laboratory Assistant (Receiving) - Biology

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Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Laboratory Assistant (Receiving) to join the Department of Biology. This individual will deliver and/or distribute supplies and equipment to laboratories, following appropriate safety protocol. Set up, take down, prepare, monitor, and store supplies and equipment, as necessary. Provide assistance with maintenance of equipment and/or request repairs, as necessary. Receive, unload, unpack, inspect, and inventory supply and equipment deliveries, including hazardous, radioactive, infectious, and other scientific materials. Reinforce and adhere to safety and safeguarding protocols and maintain cleanliness of laboratories and workspaces.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalentRequired Experience:1+ years One year experience in a shipping/receiving or stockroom area. Familiarity with spreadsheet, database and on-line tracking systems.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Individual must be able to physically move and/or lift heavy items.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Familiarity or ability to become familiar with scientific and safety standards, and hazardous materials handling protocol through training.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $34.615. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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Posting Number2025-15116

Posted Date2 months ago(11/24/2025 4:36 PM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationFully Onsite: 100% Onsite

DepartmentBiology and Genomics (Research Labs Operations)

School/DivisionArts and Science (AS1111)

Compensation GradeLocal 3882 - 41

UnionLocal 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)

FT/PTFull-Time

CategorySciences Support

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