Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician; Cornell Cooperative Extension); Batavia,

Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician (Cornell Cooperative Extension)

Location: Batavia, New York

Employment type: Temporary, nonexempt, 39 hours/week (June–August, possible extension)

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 natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well‑being. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University.

The Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is one of the premier agricultural extension programs in New York.

• Support the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program team members in research and outreach activities in the vegetable industry.
• Scouting and assessment of insects, diseases, and weeds in commercial vegetable fields.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with data entry and summary.
• Count and record insects collected in traps; enter and summarize data, preparing tables, charts, and information for presentations and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Assist with crop harvests, measuring, and recording yields.
• Assist in logistical setup for educational meetings and events.
• Transport samples to storage sites or research facilities for further analysis.

• High school diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or similar, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience utilizing current computer technology, including Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Visual concentration and attention to detail for pest detection.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
• Sound ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the university.

• Coursework in vegetable production, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, agronomy, field biology, or natural resources/ecology.
• Experience assisting research projects, including data collection and summary.

Duration: Temporary, 39 hours/week from June through August with possible extension.

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension office, Batavia, New York, with regular travel throughout the Western part of New York State.

Compensation: $22.70 per hour.

Benefits: Cornell receives national recognition as an award‑winning workplace for health, well‑being, and sustainability initiatives.

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