Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician (Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics); Ithaca, New York

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

8d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Virginia Moore Lab, you will provide routine technical field, greenhouse, and lab support, including experiments related to forage, cover crop, dry bean, and hemp breeding. You will also help with core research activities, including planting, data collection, and harvesting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 1 year of relevant experience in a laboratory setting, or the 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 in writing 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.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Plant Science or Agriculture-related fields.
• Prior experience in a farm or greenhouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field preparation, planting, and management of field experiments.
• Collecting data in field and lab experiments.
• Assisting in the daily care for plants and experimental samples.
• Performing data entry using basic computer techniques and software.

Benefits

• Compensation range is $22.70/hour to 23.56/hour.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 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.
• To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

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