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

Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician

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Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca New York

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell Universitys second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned 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.

Plant breeding is a critical tool in the fight for food security and responsible environmental stewardship in the 21st century. For more than one hundred years Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University has been widely recognized for developing novel breeding methodologies and discovering economically important genes and varieties.

What We Need

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. Other duties include:

• 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.

We are looking for a talented individual with an excellent work ethnic who appreciates the environment and working outside. Specifically we need someone who has the following:

• 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 drivers license and be cleared to drive for university business.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.

If you have all those things great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have but its ok if you dont.

• Associates Degree in Plant Science or Agriculture-related fields.

• Prior experience in a farm or greenhouse setting.

This is a temporary full-time position at 40 hours/week. This is a six-month term appointment that is contingent upon available work funding and performance.

Rewards and Benefits

Compensation range is $22.70/hour to 23.56/hour.

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No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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