CALS- Field Assistant III- Biological Science Technician

Field Assistant III- Biological Science Technician

The Opportunity

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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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.

The Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) is one of the largest of its kind in the country with a very diverse faculty staff and student population. The department serves three integrated functions: teaching undergraduate and graduate students researching problems in biology and the environment and public outreach to help society implement new knowledge.

The New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) resides within CALS and BEE. Its mission is to improve the management of water resources in New York and the nation. NYSWRI collaborates with regional state and national partners to increase awareness of emerging water resource issues and to develop and assess new water resource management approaches technologies and policies. NYSWRI connects water research and water management communities.

The position is located within the department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. While position responsibilities vary every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) at Cornell University seeks aBiological Science Technicianto support new and ongoing freshwater mussel related research projectsincluding mussel responses to habitat disturbance and restoration in the Upper Hudson and Grasse position will support laboratory and field activities related to freshwater mussel shell thin-sectioning growth chronology development and stable isotope analysis (δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N). Responsibilities include biological sample preparation microscopy-based growth analysis and data managementin accordance withproject-specific quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols and Cornell data management standards.

The Biological Science Technician will work throughout New York State under the supervision of the NYSWRI Freshwater Mussel Biologist on multiple monitoring and research projects based out of the NYS Museums Field Research Laboratory located in Cambridge NY.

This is a full-time position at 39 hours per week located in Cambridge NY. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available funding and performance.

While position responsibilities vary every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Need

• Associates degree or higher in biology ecology environmental science natural resources chemistry or related field with at least one (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with laboratory-based biological and/or chemical sample processing and/or microscopy.

• Ability to perform research underwater (wading and snorkeling).

• Must be able to swim short distances unassisted.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Highly motivated and ability to work well in a team setting while maintaining a positive attitude and respectful work environment under strenuous outdoor working conditions.

• Visual concentration strong attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Demonstrated ability to manage organize and document data accurately.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and consult with supervisor when necessary.

• Ability to complete tasks following written protocols and verbal instructions.

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

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.

• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS drivers license and be cleared to drive for university business.

• Must be safety oriented; know understand adhere and train others to conform to all safety requirements and regulations.

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.

• Experience with freshwater mussel biology ecology or conservation.

• Familiarity with aging calcified structures or dendrochronology techniques.

• Experience preparing samples for stable isotope analysis.

• Experience imaging biological specimens.

• Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification.

• Working knowledge of R and RStudio

• Experience conducting fieldwork in aquatic systems (e.g. wading snorkeling or boat-based surveys).

• Experience with operation and trailering of a motorboat.

• Experience working in watercraft including canoes and motorboats.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.

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Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell

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