Temporary Agricultural Worker (Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics

Temporary Agricultural Worker (Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics);
Ithaca, New York

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.

Plant breeding is a critical tool in the fight for food security and responsible environmental stewardship in the 21st century. For more than one hundred years, Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University has been widely recognized for developing novel breeding methodologies and discovering economically important genes and varieties.

What We Need

As a member of the Matthew Falise Lab, you will manually harvest potatoes. You will also collect data on the harvest and organize it efficiently for later use. Additionally, you will assist with all aspects of the harvest for the potato breeding project. Other duties include:

• Stacking and organizing seed crates
• Disassembling electric fence lines
• Weeding selected test plots before harvest
• Disassembling irrigation systems
• Using grading lines to collect data
• Taking other measurements on the tubers
• Sampling the harvested tubers for eventual winter experiments
• Performing greenhouse work

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

• High School Diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience working in an agricultural setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Ability to work independently once provided sufficient direction.
• Ability to work alone or with a team and problem solve as needed.
• 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 and be cleared to drive for university business.

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 in an agricultural setting.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail

This is a two-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.

Compensation is $22.70/hour.

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

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo .

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