Technician III

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

1d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Manager (Technician III) to support Dr. Kimberly O’Brien’s laboratory. The lab's primary focus is to characterize the nutritional, genetic, and hormonal determinants of mineral metabolism, with a particular emphasis on maternal and child health. All ongoing research involves human subjects and frequently utilizes biomedical mass spectrometry, where stable mineral isotopes are administered as tracers and measured using a state-of-the-art Thermoquest Triton TI magnetic sector thermal ionization mass spectrometer for high-sensitivity isotopic analyses. This is a one-year term, fully onsite position based in Ithaca, NY, with typical work hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of cutting-edge human nutrition research, playing a key role in scientific discovery and fostering a collaborative lab environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, exceptional problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and adaptability to manage multiple tasks while overseeing and training team members. Leadership, sound judgment, and accountability are essential for smooth lab operations, safety protocol maintenance, and overall lab success.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and up to 2 years related laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and an understanding of experimental procedures.
• Ability to work independently while fostering a team environment.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Able to use sound judgment in decision making, troubleshooting problems, and providing solid recommendations for solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy compliance, laboratory practice quality assurance, laboratory supply and inventory management, research documentation, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and experience with molecular biology, chemistry, geology or biochemistry.
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry and stable isotopes.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing experiments in human nutrition, setting up laboratory methods, ensuring protocols are followed, and analyzing stable iron isotopes and biological samples.
• Analyze data, maintain meticulous records of experimental procedures, and support manuscript and grant proposal preparation.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with purchasing decisions, determining the ancillary equipment needed; obtain quotes and provide recommendations.
• Monitor the lab’s budget, investigating any discrepancies.
• Participate in literature reviews and assist with methodology write-ups for manuscripts and grant proposal preparations.
• Oversee and coordinate undergraduate research assistants’ workloads and schedules, provide training and support for graduate students, visitors, and other lab personnel.
• Ensure lab equipment is functional, necessary supplies are on hand, and laboratory safety procedures are strictly followed.

Benefits

• Rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life
• Employee wellness
• Workshops
• Childcare and adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Flexible work options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees