Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician (Hudson Valley Research Laboratory); Highland, New York

Cornell University • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

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 Hudson Valley Research Laboratory is a critical resource for farmers in the Hudson Valley and Eastern New York State. This area is a significant agricultural region where tree fruit likes apples and pears; stone fruit like plums and cherries; berries and small fruit like blueberries and strawberries; and vegetable crops - particularly onions, tomatoes, and sweet corn-making up the majority of production. We provide growers with a non-biased approach to research and problem solving.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior knowledge of safety protocols in a lab setting and proper waste handling.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and familiarity with Outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with faculty, staff and students.
• 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

• Excellent work ethic.
• Appreciation for agriculture and working outdoors as well as in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments involving greenhouse and in-field plants.
• Visit field sites for sample and data collection, and conduct experiments off-site.
• Prepare and maintain insect colonies for experimentation.
• Provide routine maintenance of experimental plots and plants.
• Complete training on field safety and the use of field equipment.
• Assist in developing a database and maintaining standard laboratory records.
• Prepare standard stains, media, buffers and reagents.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED