Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician (Soil and Crop Sciences); Ithaca, New York

Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician

Nonexempt
Section of Soil and Crop Sciences

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 University’s 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.

The Soil and Crop Sciences Section addresses the challenge of developing environmentally sustainable agricultural systems to produce food for a growing world population, mitigating the impacts of climate change, increasing nutrient use efficiency and improving soil health.

What We Need

As the Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician, you will  be part of the Cornell Soil Health Team’s development of soil management strategies to address laboratory-measured soil constraints. Duties include:

• Lab analyses.

• Weighing soil samples.

• Sieving and grinding samples.

• Preparing samples for various analyses.

• Data entry.

• Washing laboratory glassware.

• Weighing cans.

• Maintaining a clean laboratory.

• Adhere to all disease control and laboratory safety protocols and collect lab waste for disposal.

• Complete training on lab safety and proper handling of chemicals as required by CALS EHS.

We are looking for a talented individual with an excellent work ethic who enjoys working in a research environment. Specifically, we need someone who has the following: 

• High School Diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.

• 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 written with faculty, staff and students.

• Attention to detail, ability to repeat light repetitive tasks.

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 working in a laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of soil science or agricultural systems.

This is a five-month temporary, full-time position at 39 hours/week that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. This on-site position is located in Ithaca, New York.

Rewards and Benefits

Compensation is $22.70/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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