Animal Science- Research Aide I- CALS

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Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking two Research Aides. These full-time, six-month term positions involve field and campus research, data collection, and coordination with the PI research group.

The role requires strong data handling, organization, and field readiness for outdoor work. Responsibilities include data entry, sample collection, and maintaining equipment, with a focus on methane livestock research and related analyses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus up to 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work safely around large animals.
• Shifts may be split or at odd hours and require flexible time management.
• Ability to work in field locations that can be difficult to access and outdoors in all weather.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain and lift under 10 pounds.
• Strong observational and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with direction and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect data during both farm-based and campus-based research.
• Coordinate with farm staff and PI research group members.
• Record and process data into databases and prepare data summaries.
• Maintain lab equipment and sampling materials, and order supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Animal Science is searching for two Research Aides. The primary purpose for there positions are to conduct both commercial farm-based and campus-based research. The incumbents will be responsible for data collection on both commercial farm-based and campus-based research, communicating, and coordinating with other members of the PI research group, and completing tasks beyond field work in a prompt manner. Typical responsibilities would include collecting samples, coordinating with farm staff when conducting research, recording, and processing data into databases, preparing summaries of data, maintaining lab equipment and sample collection materials, and ordering supplies.

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.

The Animal Science Research Aide will support ongoing research focused on methane emissions in livestock, with an emphasis on nutritional and management-based mitigation strategies. This internship is designed to complement the intern’s academic program by providing hands-on experience in animal science research, laboratory analysis, and scientific communication.

What We Need

This is a full-time position at 100% FTE. This is a six-month term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

• High school diploma and up to 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to work safely around large animals.
• Flexible in time management, shifts may be split or at odd hours.
• Ability to work in field locations that can be difficult to access.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain at times.
• Ability to lift less than 10 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• 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 work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field.
• Experience working around bovine.
• Participation in maintenance and operation of methane measurement systems.
• Experience conducting web-based literature review or research.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell .
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

University Job Title

Research Aide I

Job Family

Academic Support

Level

A

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$22.70 - $23.56

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Endowed

Contact Name

J'Frances White

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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2026-09-15

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