Technician IV/Animal Science Laboratory Technician - Ithaca, United States - Cornell University

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 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.

The Department of Animal Science's mission is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals and to apply this knowledge to benefit society. Our department is devoted to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, extension and outreach.

Rewards And Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits ...More on Cornell Benefits

Position Summary

The Department of Animal Science's mission is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals and to apply this knowledge to benefit society. Our department is devoted to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, extension, and outreach.

We are seeking a talented individual to partner with a Principal Investigator to provide technical support to a research program in dairy cattle biology with the mission to improve dairy cattle milk production efficiency and lower enteric methane emissions. Current research includes work predominantly with dairy cattle. However, work with sheep and in vitro cell culture systems also exists. The laboratory team is a diverse group of researchers including Postdoctoral Associates, graduate students, undergraduates, and interns.

Responsibilities include preparing animal care and use protocols, maintaining sample and chemical databases, ensuring that lab safety protocols are adhered, conducting wet-lab procedures appropriate for nutritional physiology and biochemistry, and coordinating data uploads and downloads. Animal research involves the care and treatment of live animals (dairy cows and calves, and sheep) for on-farm record collection, biological sampling, and data organization for analysis.

Lab techniques used on a limited basis include cell culture (e.g., neutrophils, adipocytes, myotubes, liver slices, rumen bacteria), chromatography, colorimetric and ELISA assay, and immunoblotting. Data management includes extensive phenotypic and metabolomic records commonly in Excel.

Maintain complete, detailed laboratory records and protocols is essential. Implement and oversee basic training of laboratory and animal handling safety and procedures for new trainees. Work with PI in meeting laboratory safety guidelines and processes mandated by the University. Other responsibilities include general laboratory and equipment maintenance and preparation of reagents.

Maintain current chemical safety, hazardous waste disposal, biohazard and radioactive materials use and disposal, and animal handling training. These activities will be dependent upon the projects being conducted, laboratory needs,

and the candidate's interests and abilities.

This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field and 2+ years of research and/or lab management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, excel, and data entry.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and care for large animals (i.e., livestock).
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high data quality standards.
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work quickly and effectively, while prioritizing workload.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage laboratory procedures and facilitate research protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with research team and supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.
• Ability to solve problems and improve research protocols.
• Ability to stay up to date with new research techniques and evolving projects.
• Experience in collection of data and preparation of summaries and final reports.
• Ability to keep the equipment, materials, and lab organized.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive, high-quality and respectful work environment.
• Exercise sound and ethical judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) by State of New York
• Master's degree in biochemistry, biology, nutritional science or related field
• Experience handling live animals, preferably dairy cattle.
• Experience and understanding of basic concepts of biochemical, molecular, and cellular biology.
• Experience with collecting and handling blood, tissue, and/or gastrointestinal samples.
• Experience performing basic wet-chemistry techniques in the lab.
• Experiencing organizing and presenting data.

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University Job Title:
Technician IV
Job Family:
Technical
Level:
D
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$ $29.81
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Bert Whalen

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