Lab Technician (part-time temp) Position Available In Bronx, New York

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Associate Curator Position Summary :

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Lab Technician to measure living and preserved bromeliads. Th e Lab Technician will work closely with NYBG Science and Horticulture to monitor bromeliads in the living collection and document bromeliads in the preserved collection . The Lab Technician will report to Brad Oberle, Associate Curator.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

+ Use software to measure leaf images + Use calipers and balances to measure plants and their tissues + 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 + Experience working with living and preserved bromeliad collections + Some Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency

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 2 5 hours per week during regular business hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6 pm with times and dates coordinated in advance with supervisor. 4-week appointment duration beginning July 7 th 2025.

Pay rate:

$25/hour