Temporary Laboratory​/Research Technician

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:
We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University. Programmatically, Cornell Cooperative Extension connects the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE) with 55 off-campus Associations, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), New York State Sea Grant, Area Specialists, and CCE New York City.

As a member of the team, you will provide technical support for area Extension Associates.

Duties include:

• Provide technical support to area Extension Associates in carrying out research activities that will ultimately enhance the profitability and sustainability of the commercial horticulture industry in Eastern New York.
• Flag and sign cooperating field sites for field research.
• Assist with field maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist with crop harvests, measuring, and recording yields.
• Transport samples to storage sites or research facilities for further analysis.
• Assist in other fieldwork and projects in commercial farms as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental priorities during the appointment period.

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:

• Proven ability to work independently in collecting and summarizing data.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize multiple activities and tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• 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.
• Visual concentration, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

• Associate’s Degree with coursework in entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, weed science, horticulture, and/or agronomy.
• Experience supporting research projects, including data collection and summary.
• Experience working in agriculture, horticulture, field crops, and/or cash crops production.

This is a part-time temporary position at 20 hours/week. This is a temporary two-month appointment. This on-site position is located in northern New York.

Compensation is $23.40/hour.

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

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