Laboratory Specialist, Bioengineering/Cell and Tissue Engineering LaboratorySchool/Division:Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied ScienceOffice:Department of EngineeringFull-Time or Part-Time:Full-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:Hofstra University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science’s Department of Engineering seeks to fill an anticipated Laboratory Specialist position to manage the daily operations of the laboratory, including, maintaining safety data sheets, ordering, and participating in joint upkeep and safe operation of the lab, which is used for both teaching and undergraduate research.

This is an onsite position; work for this role is performed on campus.
The usual schedule for this position is Monday - Friday. This position is currently working 4 days on alternating weeks.Qualifications:B.S. in Engineering or a related field required. Past research experience in atomic force microscopy on cells is required. The Lab is equipped with an Asylum MFP-3D-BIO AFM. Applicants should be capable of conducting experiments and mentoring undergraduates during lab classes and for research projects. Interested individuals must submit a letter including a resume that describes their previous research experience, and articulates why they are the best candidate to pursue this position. Good communication and organizational skills, and ability to interact with undergraduate students and faculty are required. Application Instructions:All application materials must be submitted by email to SEAS8@hofstra.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 11/04/2020Posting Number: 897252-20