Dairy Environmental Field Research Technician

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems program within the Department of Animal Science seeks a Dairy Environmental Systems Technician for a 1-year term. You will support applied research and extension projects, conducting field and laboratory studies on manure management, greenhouse gases, and soil and water conservation practices on New York dairy farms.

The position is onsite at Cornell’s Ithaca campus, Monday–Friday start between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., with travel to farms up

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license, meet the in-state travel requirements of the position, have reliable transportation, and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Ability to keep comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate field notes and project records in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field research to evaluate manure management and treatment systems, monitor greenhouse gases and other emissions from dairy facilities, assess cow barn environments, analyze manure characteristics, and assess the design and implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
• Develop and maintain detailed research records, follow standard operating procedures, and prioritize safety.
• Clean and maintain field and laboratory research equipment and workspaces.
• Summarize and report research data, contribute to published reports, and support extension and outreach activities and materials.
• Conduct extensive fieldwork on dairy farms, working directly with and around dairy cattle and manure handling and treatment systems, and communicating with dairy farmers, their key advisors, and the public.

Skills

Field research readiness

Organization and accuracy

Technical curiosity

Collaboration and communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Lab equipment

Excel

Job description

Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems program within the Department of Animal Science seeks a Dairy Environmental Systems Technician for a 1-year term. You will support applied research and extension projects, conducting field and laboratory studies on manure management, greenhouse gases, and soil and water conservation practices on New York dairy farms.

The position is onsite at Cornell’s Ithaca campus, Monday–Friday start between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., with travel to farms up