About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)
CSHL is a community of more than 1,100 scientific, academic, administrative and support staff hailing from more than sixty different countries throughout the world, working together to advance research and education in the biological and biomedical sciences. It’s a stimulating and dynamic place to work, with cutting-edge research programs and science education and training at all career levels. From secondary education and enrichment programs run through the DNA Learning Center to the laboratories of our faculty and principal investigators, CSHL thrives by assembling a rich mix of people who are provided the resources and creative freedom to develop new ideas, solve problems, and advance knowledge.
Applicants with disabilities
If you have a condition that hinders your ability to apply online, please choose only one of the following alternate options to submit your expression of interest in a position with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Please include the specific position(s) and corresponding position number(s) in your communication.
Phone in your inquiry to: (516) 367-5021
Email your resume and/or letter of interest to jobsupport@cshl.edu
Mail or fax your resume and/or letter of interest to:
Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryAttn: Job Support
P. O. Box 100
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Fax #: 516-367-6850
Important Note: These options are reserved for use by individuals with disabilities. Information received via these options will be routed to a representative who will provide appropriate assistance to these individuals to ensure that their data is entered into the Cold Spring Harbor online application system. This representative will not have access to existing profiles in the online application process and will not be able to provide any application status updates.
Benefits
CSHL faculty and staff are eligible for the comprehensive benefits program which includes access to our SightMD Center for Health & Wellness, Child Care Center, and Fitness Center. Additionally, scientific staff have access to a variety of scientific resources, shared facilities, and career development programs. For first-hand insight on what it’s like to work at CSHL, be sure to read through our Newsstand pieces focused on CSHL history, community, and employees.
The Laboratory may unilaterally, in its sole discretion, amend, supplement, modify or eliminate one or more benefits described in this employee benefits summary, or any other employee benefit, at any time with or without prior notice. Nothing in this employee benefits summary constitutes or reflects an offer of employment or alters in any way the “at-will” nature of each employee’s employment with the Laboratory.
Policies
Immigration Information
Foreign nationals joining CSHL require valid U.S. immigration status to work or study at the Laboratory. It is important for individuals to arrive in the U.S. in the appropriate immigration status.
The Immigration Status Document contains a list of immigration statuses, as well as requirements and important links. The CSHL Immigration Specialist, Victoria Panebianco (Alternate Responsible Officer/Designated School Official), under the direction of Katie Raftery, Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (Responsible Officer/Principal Designated School Official), will assist individuals in obtaining the appropriate immigration status in accordance with U.S. immigration regulations and CSHL policies.
E-Verify
Federal law requires employers to verify that all newly hired individuals are authorized to work in the United States and to complete an Employment Verification Form (Form I-9) for each new hire.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.
For more information, please visit the Federal E-Verify website.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
E-Verify Poster English and Spanish (pdf)
Right to Work (English) (pdf)
Right to Work (Spanish) (pdf)
Summary Plans
Section 401(a) Retirement Plan
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Section 401(a) Retirement Plan is a defined contribution plan that operates under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan was established on January 1, 2011. The Purpose of the Plan is to provide retirement benefits for participating eligible employees. For more information, download the Section 401(a) Summary Plan Description (pdf).
Frozen 403(b) Plan
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Frozen 403(b) Plan is a defined contribution plan that was frozen by the Board of Trustees of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory as of December 31, 1988. Therefore, no new contributions have been permitted or made to the Plan on or after January 1, 1989. The Plan is an arrangement under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). An arrangement under Section 403(b) of the IRC allows employees of tax-exempt organizations to enter into salary reduction agreements with their employers. For more information, download the Frozen 403(b) Summary Plan Description (pdf).
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory TDA Plan (the “Plan”) is a defined contribution plan that was established on January 1, 1989. The Plan is an arrangement under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). An arrangement under Section 403(b) of the IRC allows employees of tax-exempt organizations to enter into salary reduction agreements with their employers. For more information, download the Tax-Deferred Annuity Summary Plan Description (pdf).