Technician II - Department of Food Science

Technician II

Department of Food Science

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, NY

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University's second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

What you will do:

Provide supervised technical support to a research lab, performing a broad range of lab and research-related tasks pertaining to classical microbiology, basic molecular biology, and genomic analysis. Execute routine experiments using high throughput genomics technologies and Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis. Collect and process samples. Analyze genetic and sampling data. Assist in preparing material for publication, grant proposals, and scientific presentations. Maintain detailed notebook and lab records. Assist in overall general maintenance and support functions of lab. Order supplies, prepare buffers, media, and stock solutions. Assist with field sampling including on farms and in processing facilities. Assist in educating students conducting research in the lab.

One year term position with possible extension dependent on available work, successful performance and continued funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute routine experiments using high throughput genomics technologies.
• Collect and process samples.
• Analyze genetic and sampling data. Assist in preparing material for publication, grant proposals, and scientific presentations.
• Maintain detailed notebook and lab records.
• Assist in overall general maintenance and support functions of lab.
• Order supplies, prepare buffers, media, and stock solutions.
• Assist with field sampling including on farms and in processing facilities.
• Assist in educating students conducting research in the lab.

One year term position with possible extension dependent on available work, successful performance and funding.

What We Need:

• High school Diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory and experience with sterile techniques required.
• Must be able to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic computer programs including Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to keep the equipment, materials, and lab organized.
• Willingness to work flexible hours in the lab and off site sampling areas (some early mornings, evenings and weekends) within the 39-hour work week.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Position requires some travel (<20%), typically within NY state.
• Must have and maintain a current driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Bachelor's degree or other formal training program of four years or equivalent.
• More than two years' experience.
• Previous experience with PCR and gel electrophoresis desirable.
• Experience with sequencing bacterial genes and using software to analyze sequences helpful.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines and prior experience ordering supplies and maintaining a clean and organized laboratory considered a plus.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.