Temporary Laboratory Technician (Department of Entomology); Ithaca, New York

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, full-time laboratory technician position in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Harrington in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University (Ithaca, New York). The Harrington Lab is a highly dynamic research group focused upon the study of disease vectors, namely mosquitoes and ticks. We are a relatively large lab and ongoing projects are extremely diverse, ranging from laboratory work investigating the reproductive physiology of mosquitoes – to – field studies focused upon the feeding behavior of Aedes albopictus. Dr. Harrington is also the program director of the CDC-funded Northeastern Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD-TEC) with collaborators throughout the northeastern United States.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly organized and able to communicate clearly while working as part of a team.
• Interest and ability to learn new laboratory techniques.
• Laboratory and field research experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel database management.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in biological sciences, or related field (e.g., entomology, ecology, or natural resources).
• Experience conducting laboratory assays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised research in a laboratory studying mosquito and tick biology and behavior as well as insecticide resistance of mosquitoes.
• Perform routine research under the direct supervision of laboratory staff and Dr. Harrington.
• Rearing mosquitoes and maintaining mosquito colonies
• Supporting mosquito biology research, mating assessment and other laboratory experiments
• Conducting bioassays to test mosquitoes for pesticide resistance to larvicides and adulticides
• Conducting molecular and biochemical assays on mosquito samples
• Conducting collections of ticks and mosquitoes in the field
• Using dichotomous keys to identify ticks and mosquitoes collected from the field
• Assisting with other ongoing projects in the Harrington lab as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health and personal leave
• Three weeks of vacation
• 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end-of-year Winter Break from December 25 - January 1.
• Two additional floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED