Temporary Program Aide II - Warsaw, NY

Cornell University•New York, NY

7d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Program Aide supports the services provided by QMPS by serving to facilitate the needs of both dairy farms and the mastitis-testing laboratory through daily interactions. Highly collaborative, this individual performs a variety of essential specimen collection, courier, and processing responsibilities that have a direct impact on herd health. Extremely reliable and flexible in dealing with unpredictable workloads, they enjoy identifying and troubleshooting problems to complete routine and detailed tasks.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a science related field, with up to one year of experience in dairy farm operations, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Proficiency with standard commercial software (Microsoft Office), with the ability to learn advanced functions and new software quickly
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to maintain strong working relationships while meeting individual and unit goals in accordance with the broader mission
Works well both independently and within a team environment
Good judgement and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to accuracy and detailed record keeping; ability to correctly complete paperwork, seeking information as needed
Excellent self-management practices to successfully organize competing priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with tact and discretion
Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen courier duties using a university assigned vehicle; retrieve, reconcile and transport specimens from participating farms to the lab; provide backup support for other routes, including the weekend route, when needed
Perform detailed specimen processing to prepare submissions for testing
Provide backup support for diagnostic testing processes as needed: setting samples, laboratory disinfection