Temporary Laboratory Technician, Geneva, NY

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.

As a member of the Seed Biology and Technology Program you will support research activities in seed biology seed quality and seed pathology within the Horticulture Section. You will conduct laboratory assays to evaluate seed health germination vigor viability and seedborne microorganisms. You will also help with core research activities including processing seed samples and conduct isolation culturing identification and characterization of seedborne and plant-associated microorganisms. Other duties include:

Assist with experiments involving fungal and bacterial plant pathogens and other biological agents following approved laboratory biosafety and experimental protocols.
Prepare media reagents solutions inocula and other materials required for seed pathology and general seed biology experiments.
Conduct seed inoculation treatment coating and evaluation experiments as directed by the research team.
Establish maintain monitor and collect data from greenhouse and growth-chamber experiments involving seeds and plants.
Perform routine observations measurements sampling and data collection according to established experimental protocols.
Maintain organized records of samples treatments experimental conditions observations and results.
Assist with laboratory inventory preparation of materials cleaning equipment maintenance and general laboratory organization.
Enter organize and conduct preliminary quality checks of experimental data using spreadsheets or other appropriate software.
Assist graduate students postdoctoral researchers and faculty with ongoing research projects and experimental activities.
Follow all applicable Cornell University laboratory safety biosafety chemical hygiene and waste-disposal requirements.
Perform other related technical duties necessary to support the research and operational needs of the Seed Biology and Technology Program.
Occasionally travel to research greenhouse field and grower sites to assist with seed and plant sampling field experiments data collection and other research activities.

We are looking for a talented individual with an excellent work ethic who has an interest in seed biology and pathology. Specifically we need someone who has the following:

Bachelors degree in plant pathology plant science biology microbiology agronomy seed science or a closely related field or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrated laboratory experience involving biological samples microorganisms seeds plants or related research materials.
Basic knowledge of plant pathology microbiology seed biology or seed health testing.
Ability to accurately follow established laboratory protocols and maintain detailed experimental records.
Ability to perform routine laboratory procedures including sample preparation pipetting culture or isolation procedures microscopy and/or basic biological assays.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with faculty postdoctoral researchers graduate students and other laboratory personnel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized laboratory records samples and research materials.
Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and institutional requirements for handling biological materials.
Valid drivers license and ability to travel independently to research and field sites as needed.

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 including:

• Experience with seed pathology seed health testing or detection of seedborne pathogens.
• Experience isolating culturing or identifying plant pathogenic fungi bacteria or other microorganisms.
• Experience conducting seed germination vigor health or viability assays.
• Experience with plant inoculation experiments and greenhouse or growth-chamber studies.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and microbiological methods.
• Experience with molecular or diagnostic techniques used in plant pathology or seed health testing such as DNA extraction PCR or related assays.
• Experience with seed treatment research seed coating biological seed treatments or evaluation of treated seed.
• Experience maintaining accurate experimental databases spreadsheets or other research records.
• Familiarity with standard seed-testing procedures or ISTA/AOSA methods is desirable.

This is a five-month temporary full-time position at 40 hours/week that is contingent upon available work funding and on-site position is located in Geneva New York. There may be an opportunity to transition to a full-time position based on performance funding and position availability.

Compensation is $24.31/hour.

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

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