Technician II- Natural Resources and The Environment

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.

   

As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program , all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

New hires are required to provide documentation showing full vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program click here .

   

   

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 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.

Unique among peer institutions in the United States, the breadth of disciplinary expertise in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment—from ethics and social sciences to conservation genetics and applied ecology—creates a stimulating multi-disciplinary atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and visiting scholars. Furthermore, the Department is exceptional in its strong collaborative ties across Cornell, other universities, governmental agencies and leading environmental and conservation organizations. Consistently ranked among the top college environmental programs in the nation, we contribute creative and impactful science and education to address many of the urgent environmental issues of the 21st century. We provide essential information to communities, conservation and environmental professionals, and policy makers, as well as educators and researchers worldwide.

This position will provide technical support to the New York State Hemlock Initiative, a program in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment.  Responsibilities will include work on environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches to monitoring for up to 3 species of biocontrol predators and the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). Under the direction of the Postdoctoral and/or Research Associate, the technician will perform bench work for testing and implementing these methods. This includes daily cleaning and contamination control, sample preparation, DNA extractions, standard and quantitative PCR, and gel electrophoresis. Meticulous documentation of work performed, methods, and data organization.  Technician will track inventory of consumables and notify supervisor when ordering is needed.  Technician may assist in the development of reports, papers, and publications based on data collected and provide support for undergraduate and graduate students as needed.

Direction and training are provided by the Cornell Office of Occupational & Environmental Health in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.   

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This full- time appointment (39 hours/week) and located in Ithaca Cornell University campus. The position is one year appointment with possible extension depending on performance and continued funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Formal training beyond a HS Diploma of 1 year to 2 years, Associate’s degree, 2 years of college coursework or equivalent; more than 6 months and less than 1 year experience. 
• Experience performing standard PCR and DNA extractions using clean laboratory technique.
• Ability to create an inclusive, high-quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve departmental and university goals. 
• Ability to follow regulations, standard operating procedures, and safety rules.
• Must be personable, flexible; possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral); exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
• Proficiency in word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets and data summaries (MS Excel).
• Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.
• Ability to respond effectively in an environment in which priorities change.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Driving background check will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience at the lab bench.
• Experience using Geneious software or similar.
• Familiarity with the operation of basic lab equipment such as electrophoresis rigs, centrifuges, PCR machines, incubators, pipettors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative/real-time PCR and analyze results using manufacturer’s software (such as Life Technologies or Bio-Rad).
• Familiarity with SYBR and TaqMan detection systems in qPCR.
• Experience or interest in working with insects.

Working Conditions:

Essential Physical Conditions: Typically lifts 10 to 25 lbs

Visual: Close concentration/manual dexterity

Hazards: Chemicals/safety precautions

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_cc.pdf

  

University Job Title:

Technician II

Job Family:

Technical

Level:

B

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Alisa Gardner

Number of Openings:

1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator . The final rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter.  You can upload documents either by “dragging and dropping” them into the dropbox or by using the “upload” icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected] .

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected] .

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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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.

   

As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program , all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

New hires are required to provide documentation showing full vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program click here .

   

   

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 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.

Unique among peer institutions in the United States, the breadth of disciplinary expertise in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment—from ethics and social sciences to conservation genetics and applied ecology—creates a stimulating multi-disciplinary atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and visiting scholars. Furthermore, the Department is exceptional in its strong collaborative ties across Cornell, other universities, governmental agencies and leading environmental and conservation organizations. Consistently ranked among the top college environmental programs in the nation, we contribute creative and impactful science and education to address many of the urgent environmental issues of the 21st century. We provide essential information to communities, conservation and environmental professionals, and policy makers, as well as educators and researchers worldwide.

This position will provide technical support to the New York State Hemlock Initiative, a program in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment.  Responsibilities will include work on environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches to monitoring for up to 3 species of biocontrol predators and the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). Under the direction of the Postdoctoral and/or Research Associate, the technician will perform bench work for testing and implementing these methods. This includes daily cleaning and contamination control, sample preparation, DNA extractions, standard and quantitative PCR, and gel electrophoresis. Meticulous documentation of work performed, methods, and data organization.  Technician will track inventory of consumables and notify supervisor when ordering is needed.  Technician may assist in the development of reports, papers, and publications based on data collected and provide support for undergraduate and graduate students as needed.

Direction and training are provided by the Cornell Office of Occupational & Environmental Health in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.   

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This full- time appointment (39 hours/week) and located in Ithaca Cornell University campus. The position is one year appointment with possible extension depending on performance and continued funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Formal training beyond a HS Diploma of 1 year to 2 years, Associate’s degree, 2 years of college coursework or equivalent; more than 6 months and less than 1 year experience. 
• Experience performing standard PCR and DNA extractions using clean laboratory technique.
• Ability to create an inclusive, high-quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve departmental and university goals. 
• Ability to follow regulations, standard operating procedures, and safety rules.
• Must be personable, flexible; possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral); exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
• Proficiency in word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets and data summaries (MS Excel).
• Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.
• Ability to respond effectively in an environment in which priorities change.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Driving background check will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience at the lab bench.
• Experience using Geneious software or similar.
• Familiarity with the operation of basic lab equipment such as electrophoresis rigs, centrifuges, PCR machines, incubators, pipettors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative/real-time PCR and analyze results using manufacturer’s software (such as Life Technologies or Bio-Rad).
• Familiarity with SYBR and TaqMan detection systems in qPCR.
• Experience or interest in working with insects.

Working Conditions:

Essential Physical Conditions: Typically lifts 10 to 25 lbs

Visual: Close concentration/manual dexterity

Hazards: Chemicals/safety precautions

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_cc.pdf

  

University Job Title:

Technician II

Job Family:

Technical

Level:

B

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Alisa Gardner

Number of Openings:

1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator . The final rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter.  You can upload documents either by “dragging and dropping” them into the dropbox or by using the “upload” icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected] .

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected] .

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2022-06-27-07:00