Laboratory Technician - Physics

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

New York, NYFull-time$39.14/hrPosted 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation

$39.14/hr

Location

New York, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Job overview

The Arts & Science department at NYU seeks a Laboratory Technician for the Physics department to operate and maintain specialized lab equipment, construct and revise experiments, and ensure instructional spaces meet standards. The role involves installing hardware/software, monitoring facilities, and reporting deviations, with varying full-time hours across the week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Function GeneratorsPower SuppliesTransducersAnalog and Digital CircuitsMechanical ApparatusSoftware SimulationStandard Office Equipment

Qualifications

High School DiplomaRelevant CertificationAssociate Degree in Physical Science or Engineering2 Years Related ExperienceIntermediate Knowledge of Physics Laws

Full job description

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Laboratory Technician to join the Department of Physics. This individual will operate specialized equipment to construct laboratory experiments demonstrating physical laws of nature. Recommend revisions to laboratory experiments for review and approval by others. Assist with laboratory experiments, as required. Perform tests to ensure that lab equipment is operating to standards. Install and configure hardware and software. Monitor instructional space, equipment storages, and repair shop facilities to ensure that standards are met and report any deviations.

Due to the hours of operation, the full-time work hours will vary between the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Thursdays, and between the hours of 8:00am to 7:30pm Fridays. The work schedule will change on a semester basis and be confirmed with the supervisor in advance.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School diploma and some relevant technical training.Preferred Education:Relevant certification (Certificate of Fitness). Associate Degree in physical science or engineering.Required Experience:2-3 years of related experience at a university laboratory.Preferred Experience:Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the laws of physics.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant lab equipment (e.g., function generators, power supplies, transducers, analog and digital circuits, mechanical apparatus and software simulation. and simple tools). Operating knowledge of standard office equipment.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.143. 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 Number2026-16172

Posted Date (9/28/2026 4:14 PM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationFully Onsite: 100% Onsite

DepartmentPhysics (Teaching Labs Operations)

School/DivisionArts and Science (AS1111)

Compensation GradeLocal 3882 - 43

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

FT/PTFull-Time