Temporary Research Aide - PFAS Research

Temporary Research Aide

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Research Aide to support an important public health research initiative focused on analyzing PFAS in well water samples across New York State. This position will play a key role in participant outreach, engagement, and project coordination to help ensure the successful collection and management of study data.

Responsibilities Include

• Recruiting, communicating with, and supporting study participants throughout the project.
• Coordinating participant records, communications, and project documentation.
• Assisting with data collection, tracking, and management activities.
• Supporting GIS-related tasks, mapping, and spatial data organization.
• Responding to participant inquiries and providing exceptional customer service.
• Collaborating with project staff to ensure timelines and project goals are met.
• Assisting with administrative and operational tasks that support the research team.
• Other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing and oral skills required.
• Experience organizing information, maintaining records, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a project team.
• Familiarity with GIS software and spatial data concepts is preferred but not required.

Position Details

• This is full-time onsite temporary position offering up to 40 hours per week in Ithaca, NY
• Expected duration: 2–4 months
• The anticipated pay rate is $20 - $30/hr
• We are unable to sponsor Visa for this position.