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The Citizen Science Lab isn’t just a place for youth, it’s a place for learners and professionals of all ages! Whether you are an experienced scientist looking to share your knowledge with the next generation, or a college student trying to figure out your career path, we have a place for you!
Full Time Positions
We are looking to fill five key roles across our science education and operations programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to recruiting@thecitizensciencelab.org.
Laboratory and Animal Care Technician
The Citizen Science Lab is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Laboratory & Animal Care Technician to join our educational team. This position combines hands-on animal husbandry, laboratory maintenance, and youth education. The ideal candidate will be passionate about biology education, comfortable working with diverse organisms from microscopic protozoa to reptiles, and excited to inspire the next generation of young scientists.
Lead Instructor
The Citizen Science Lab seeks a dynamic and passionate Science Instructor to develop and deliver engaging, hands-on biology programs for youth. This role combines curriculum development, teaching, and mentorship to inspire young scientists through inquiry-based learning with living organisms.
Greenhouse Manager
The Greenhouse Manager will oversee all operations of the STEM Grown greenhouse initiative, including educational programming, sustainable agriculture practices, and revenue generation through product sales. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance educational mission with business sustainability while securing future funding through grant development.
Technology Instructor
The Technology Instructor will be one of the core instructional staff for all of our science and technology programs. This staff member will be responsible for direct instruction, purchasing, working with volunteers or part time staff, and the overall coordination of this programming. This position will require either knowledge of, or the ability to learn, technological equipment such as 3D printers, aerial drones, microscopes, thermal cyclers and other common laboratory equipment. You will be trained on equipment as necessary.
Part Time Positions
Throughout our history, The Citizen Science Lab has given thousands of young scientists the chance to not only explore STEM, but gain the knowledge and experience necessary to ignite a lifelong passion.
But we’re not only talking about our K-12 students here!
The Enrichment Technician position at The Citizen Science Lab is just one more way we work to support our students and communities.The goal of this position is twofold: to give our Technicians practical experience in the STEM workforce, and to help them give back to their communities.
Enrichment Technicians
The most common role our Enrichment Technicians play at the Lab is support for our Laboratory and Education programming. Technicians will work with our full time staff to teach a wide variety of STEM topics, everything from introductory robotics to forensic science!
Students who are enrolled in higher education in STEM or Education based careers are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information on this role, please click the job description below.
Other Enrichment Technician Roles
Enrichment Technicians can cover a wide range of roles at the Lab, not just those who are interested in pursuing hard science or education tracks. We also young professionals or current college students as Technicians to fill the following roles:
- Grant Writing Technicians
- Marketing / Graphic Design Technicians
- Administrative Technicians
If you are interested in this type of position, or another, please reach out to us directly at cslhq@thecitizensciencelab.org
Driver
Drivers play a crucial role in transporting our scientists to and from programming destinations, ensuring they reach their research and educational activities with efficiency and timeliness.
For more information on this role, please click the job description below.
We hire Enrichment Technicians year round, and can often accommodate other employment, school, internship, and university schedules. Please contact us directly at cslhq@thecitizensciencelab.org to apply or for more information on the positions!
You can also see what Full Time positions are currently available at the Lab, by checking us out on Indeed and LinkedIn!