Community Scientist
New York, NY
Harlem /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Community Scientist
BioBus, Inc. is pleased to announce a job opening for a Community Scientist. We are seeking someone with rigorous scientific training and a passion for education to join our New York City-based team. This full-time role will staff and teach Mobile Laboratory, BioBase community lab, after school and internship programs, including school-day introductory science lab classes and outside of school-time advanced lab programs.
Company Information
BioBus helps K-12 and college students discover, explore, and pursue science. We focus on students excluded from the scientific community due to factors such as race, gender, economic status, and physical access. Through this work, we envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. We’ve reached 350,000 students at more than 900 schools since 2008, primarily in NYC public and charter schools and as far away as California and most recently we have expanded to the Boston area with a team based in New England.
BioBus students connect with scientists from diverse backgrounds, learn lab and research skills, practice science communication, and take steps to become the next generation of scientists and problem-solvers, making the world better for all of us. Our students access and become part of the scientific community through introductory science labs aboard our mobile labs at their schools; after-school, weekend, and summer programs; and year-long internships. Our recent expansion in the Bronx is poised to provide a full pathway of programs for students in the Bronx.
BioBus’ scientific team consists of highly trained scientists, who work collaboratively to develop unforgettable learning experiences. BioBus encourages creativity and creates space for all staff to suggest new programs, new methods, and otherwise have a voice in shaping the direction of their team and the organization. We offer a casual work environment, flexible work schedules including options for remote work one day a week, competitive benefits, and a friendly and supportive culture free from excessive hierarchy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of professional teaching or outreach experience, formal or informal
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to children and young adults
- A passion for science and education!
Preferred Qualifications
-Advance degree (Master’s or above) in science or education
- Significant scientific research experience
- Diverse teaching experience, with multiple student age groups
- Optical microscopy expertise
- Proficiency in Spanish
Responsibilities
Teaching and leading BioBus programs 2-3 days a week (60%):
Mobile lab programs, which involves:
- Leading hands-on activities using state-of-the-art microscopes
- Traveling to diverse neighborhoods across the New York City Metro Area and occasional road trips to fun destinations
- Working with students grades PreK-12
- Interacting with hundreds of students per week
- Imbuing students with a passion for open-ended exploration of the natural world
Community lab programs, including after-school programs:
-Leading and supporting advanced STEM programs
- Working with students upper elementary - high school
High school and/or college science internship programs which involves:
- Guiding students through the research process
- Leading student-facing workshops and training
- Student development and mentorship
Other programs may include:
- Science summer camps
- Field trips to BioBus research labs
- Weekend programs for families
- Professional development workshops for teachers
- Public programs for a diverse audience
Developing and supporting BioBus programs (40%):
- Building partnerships with schools and community-based organizations to support student science
- Developing hands-on, inquiry-based curricula
- Booking and coordinating BioBus programs based on partnership priorities, which includes outreach, establishing schedule, and curriculum with potential program partners
- Networking activities across the existing STEM ecosystems in New York City
- Contributing to organization-wide initiatives and projects as well as undertaking additional duties as assigned
$64,270 - $81,949 a year
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $64,270. Compensation at BioBus is competitive, commensurate with experience, and is in alignment with internal equity. BioBus regularly conducts a thorough study of market-competitive salaries. Our goal is to ensure that pay is fair and competitive for all staff members, both considering the market and considering pay equity among staff in similar roles in the organization. In addition, BioBus offers a very generous health benefits package, as well as a Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits preview available here. Additionally, BioBus offers generous time off with pay in order to support a sustainable high performance work culture. Full time union staff accrue 25 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays, personal days and sick days. We also offer a paid sabbatical for full time staff after seven years of service.
This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
BioBus seeks to fill this position with someone who shares our values, including our organizational commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
