Technician III (Cornell AgriTech); Geneva, NY at Cornell University in Geneva, New York

Job Description:

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.

Position Summary:

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 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. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

The incumbent will join the microbial food and beverage lab testing food and beverages for shelf-life. This lab aims to provide education, outreach, and technical services to the growing Small Scale Food Entrepreneurs in New York State and beyond. Technical services, including fee for service analysis of foods and beverages are performed in support of the producer, manufacturer, and co-packer seeking to evaluate the quality of their products. In addition, the incumbent will assist with applied research projects and support student researchers. The incumbent will also provide extension and outreach support.

The incumbent will assist in laboratory analysis under the supervision of the lab manager, and provide research and extension support. Specific responsibilities will include: 1) all sample prep and analysis requiring adequate degree of proficiency, 2) operate many different machines and equipment, including but not limited to, Hiperbaric 55L High Pressure Processing unit, HPLC, Sensovation, Thermal Cycler, CiderSure 3500, Stomacher, Autoclave, 3) prepare standard and non-standard stains, media, buffers and reagents, 4) collect data and maintain accurate electronic and written records, 5) maintain a clean, efficient, and safe work environment, 6) dispose of research waste, 7) liaison with other technical staff, students, and collaborating companies, 8) perform library and/or internet research, 9) assist in evaluating lab methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives, 10) maintain inventory and order or coordinate supplies procurement in partnership with business service center, 11) communicate with clients, schedule, setup and keep track of experiments, 12) work with BSL2 pathogens, and 13) be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

The incumbent will contribute to the organization of the laboratories used by the team, assist with ensuring compliance with safety and health guidelines, and handle sensitive/confidential material in a professional manner. Once established, the incumbent will ensure that less experienced lab personnel adhere to all laboratory safety protocol.

The position is a full-time, one-year term appointment, with possibility of extension dependent on performance and funding.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology/biological science or equivalent; with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Knowledge and operational ability for the commercial Hiperbaric 55L High Pressure Processing Unit


• Able to work with chemicals and laboratory equipment in a safe manner.


• Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Ability to create an inclusive high quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve lab, departmental and university goals.


• Must be personable, flexible, proactive, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and take pride in work.


• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and cooperators.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.


• Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity.


• Demonstrated effective listening skills, sound judgment, reasoning and decision-making skills, high-standard of record keeping.


• Willingness to undertake continued training and expansion of skills through participation in job-related courses, seminars and workshops.


• Perform data entry, maintain databases and assist in development of standard procedures for laboratory analysis techniques


• Assist in the preparation of training and educational materials; coordinate requests for outreach resource documents such as fact sheets, newsletters and guides; maintain supplies and materials inventory.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in microbiology/biological science or related field


• Previous laboratory experience


• Previous experience in operating the Hiperbaric 55L High Pressure Processing Unit


• Previous research experience with pathogenic materials.


• Previous experience of laboratory techniques, micro pipetting, plating, sample preparation, running lab analysis equipment.


• Experience with social media and computer database software.

University Job Title:

Technician III

Level:

C

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jessica Townley

Number of Openings:

0

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