CALS-Technician II- Research Technician – Biological Sciences- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
About The Position
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The Reed Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University is looking to hire a Technician II. Research in the Reed Lab focuses on the developmental genetics of butterfly wing patterns. The technician would work closely with the PI and graduate students to assist with routine molecular biology work, maintenance of butterfly colonies, and simple tissue dissection and preparation tasks. Laboratory protocols would primarily include RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, embryo injections, preparation of sequencing samples, and preliminary analysis of DNA sequencing results. The technician may also be asked to train and oversee undergraduate lab assistants to help with maintenance of plants and butterfly colonies. This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or other formal training program of four years
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience or the equivalent experience in lab courses
- Visual concentration and manual dexterity are required
- Must be well organized and detail oriented
- Must have good knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines
- Ability to multi-task and develop strong working relationships with a variety of people
- Must possess communication skills
- Knowledge of and experience with, at minimum, basic computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with a biological sciences major
- Proficient in or familiar with basic molecular biology techniques
- Basic experience working with DNA sequence data
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine molecular biology work
- Maintenance of butterfly colonies
- Simple tissue dissection and preparation tasks
- Perform RNA and DNA extraction
- Perform PCR
- Perform gel electrophoresis
- Perform embryo injections
- Prepare sequencing samples
- Perform preliminary analysis of DNA sequencing results
- Train and oversee undergraduate lab assistants to help with maintenance of plants and butterfly colonies
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 the year winter break from December 25-January 1
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
