Temporary Vegetable Field Research Technician (Cornell Cooperative Extension); Canandaigua, New York

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 It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.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 .

   

   

Temporary Vegetable Field Research Technician
Cornell Cooperative Extension – Cornell Vegetable Program
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Cornell University

Canandaigua, New York

Who We Are

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in research conducted on a diverse set of working vegetable farms, this position is for you! The Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is one of the premier agricultural extension programs in New York, serving a large multi-county region in the Finger Lakes and Western part of the state. Our 2022 projects include the use of lasers to deter birds from sweet corn fields, evaluation of electric weed control (e.g., “Weed Zapper”), vegetable variety trials, cover crop trials, high tunnel research, farm food safety, pest monitoring/forecasts and more! For more details, see https://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/ .

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 Cornell Vegetable Program, CCE, and CALS embrace diversity. The successful candidate will contribute to a climate that supports people of all identities and backgrounds. We eagerly invite individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

What You Will Do

You will support CCE Cornell Vegetable Program team members in carrying out various research and outreach activities in the vegetable industry. You will assess insects, diseases, weeds, and crop damage in research plots and grower fields and maintain accurate records. Additionally, you will assist with data entry, analysis, summary, and presentation of results. Duties include:

• Collecting field data from research and demonstration projects.

• Assisting with weekly seasonal crop scouting.

• Assisting with crop harvests, measuring, and recording yields.

• Assisting with trial setup, including layout, planting, treatment application, and maintenance.

• Assisting in logistical setup for educational meetings and events.

• Entering and summarizing data; preparing data tables, charts, and information for presentations and reports using Microsoft Office.

What We Need

We are looking for someone who has an excellent work ethic, appreciates agriculture, and can work in commercial fields that have been sprayed with pesticides.   We need a talented individual with excellent communication skills who excels at building and maintaining effective relationships with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, we need someone who has:

• High School diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Competence utilizing current computer technology, i.e., Windows - Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). 

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele.

• Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Visual concentration and attention to detail are needed to detect pests and pest damage.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.

• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

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:

• Coursework in vegetable production, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, agronomy, field biology, or natural resources/ecology. 

• Knowledge of or interest in bird identification or ecology

• Experience supporting research projects, including data collection and summary.

• Experience with basic hand tools used in building and construction or a farm setting.

This is a five-month appointment (39 hours/week) from mid-May through late September; applicants seeking part-time work at 20 hours/week will be considered. There may be occasional evening hours scheduled to complete data collection or support educational meetings.

This position will be based at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, Canandaigua, New York, but will require regular travel throughout the Finger Lakes Region.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

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

How to Apply:

You must submit both a resume/CV and cover letter.  ​

When applying through our system, please attach your application materials (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. If you are an internal employee, please log in to Workday .

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.

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.

  

University Job Title:

Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician

Job Family:

Temporary Technical

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Janet Camilli

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 .

   

   

Temporary Vegetable Field Research Technician
Cornell Cooperative Extension – Cornell Vegetable Program
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Cornell University

Canandaigua, New York

Who We Are

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in research conducted on a diverse set of working vegetable farms, this position is for you! The Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is one of the premier agricultural extension programs in New York, serving a large multi-county region in the Finger Lakes and Western part of the state. Our 2022 projects include the use of lasers to deter birds from sweet corn fields, evaluation of electric weed control (e.g., “Weed Zapper”), vegetable variety trials, cover crop trials, high tunnel research, farm food safety, pest monitoring/forecasts and more! For more details, see https://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/ .

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 Cornell Vegetable Program, CCE, and CALS embrace diversity. The successful candidate will contribute to a climate that supports people of all identities and backgrounds. We eagerly invite individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

What You Will Do

You will support CCE Cornell Vegetable Program team members in carrying out various research and outreach activities in the vegetable industry. You will assess insects, diseases, weeds, and crop damage in research plots and grower fields and maintain accurate records. Additionally, you will assist with data entry, analysis, summary, and presentation of results. Duties include:

• Collecting field data from research and demonstration projects.

• Assisting with weekly seasonal crop scouting.

• Assisting with crop harvests, measuring, and recording yields.

• Assisting with trial setup, including layout, planting, treatment application, and maintenance.

• Assisting in logistical setup for educational meetings and events.

• Entering and summarizing data; preparing data tables, charts, and information for presentations and reports using Microsoft Office.

What We Need

We are looking for someone who has an excellent work ethic, appreciates agriculture, and can work in commercial fields that have been sprayed with pesticides.   We need a talented individual with excellent communication skills who excels at building and maintaining effective relationships with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, we need someone who has:

• High School diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Competence utilizing current computer technology, i.e., Windows - Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). 

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele.

• Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Visual concentration and attention to detail are needed to detect pests and pest damage.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.

• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

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:

• Coursework in vegetable production, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, agronomy, field biology, or natural resources/ecology. 

• Knowledge of or interest in bird identification or ecology

• Experience supporting research projects, including data collection and summary.

• Experience with basic hand tools used in building and construction or a farm setting.

This is a five-month appointment (39 hours/week) from mid-May through late September; applicants seeking part-time work at 20 hours/week will be considered. There may be occasional evening hours scheduled to complete data collection or support educational meetings.

This position will be based at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, Canandaigua, New York, but will require regular travel throughout the Finger Lakes Region.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

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

How to Apply:

You must submit both a resume/CV and cover letter.  ​

When applying through our system, please attach your application materials (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. If you are an internal employee, please log in to Workday .

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.

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.

  

University Job Title:

Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician

Job Family:

Temporary Technical

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Janet Camilli

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.

2022-04-22-07:00