Temporary Laboratory Assistant Valley Research Laboratory); Highland

Temporary Laboratory Assistant / Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician

Hudson Valley Research Laboratory

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Highland, New York

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.

As a member of the team, you will assist with experiments involving greenhouse and in-field plants. You will provide routine to moderately complex technical lab support for a research program/facility. Other duties include:

• Provide routine and moderately complex technical field and laboratory support for research programs, including processing and preserving samples and following established protocols to complete experimental objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard field and laboratory records.
• Assist with research projects, including field experiment set-up and monitoring, data collection and management, sampling, related laboratory processes and extension activities both onsite and offsite.
• Assist with maintenance, upkeep and potential redesign of experimental plots, including but not limited to pruning, weed control, planting, irrigation, pesticide application, infrastructure maintenance and repair.

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and familiarity with Outlook.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with faculty, staff, and students.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Previous experience operating hand tools, tractors or machinery.

This is a six-month temporary, part-time position at 27 hours/week that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. This on-site position is located in Highland, New York.

Compensation is $23.69/hour.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays:
  Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after, and an end-of-year Winter Break from December 25 to January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays.

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

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