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

Cornell University • New York, NY

2d • 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. We provide growers with a non-biased approach to research and problem solving. As a member of the team, you will assist with experiments involving greenhouse and in-field plants. You will provide routine to moderately complex technical lab support for a research program/facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and familiarity with Outlook.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• 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

• Previous experience operating hand tools, tractors or machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and moderately complex technical field and laboratory support for research programs, including processing and preserving samples and following established protocols to complete experimental objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard field and laboratory records.
• Assist with research projects, including field experiment set-up and monitoring, data collection and management, sampling, related laboratory processes and extension activities both onsite and offsite.
• Assist with maintenance, upkeep and potential redesign of experimental plots, including but not limited to pruning, weed control, planting, irrigation, pesticide application, infrastructure maintenance and repair.

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