Growth Chamber Operations Supervisor

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); In loco; USD 77.000 - 89.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornell University seeks a Tech Services Supervisor II to lead the facility operations for growth chambers and related labs. You will supervise technical staff, coordinate experimental setups, and ensure safe, efficient chamber performance across multiple hubs.

You’ll partner with faculty and researchers to support teaching and experiments while maintaining compliance and budgeting. The role demands strong leadership and a commitment to inclusion.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, pathology, entomology, soil and crop science or related field with 3+ years of supervisory chamber operations experience.
• 3+ years of successful supervisory experience including hiring, training and mentoring staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet travel requirements with valid NY driver’s license.
• Experience training others in chamber maintenance and repairs.

Mansioni

• Provide daily hands-on operational management for growth chambers, SARL labs, greenhouses and incubators.
• Supervise a 3-person maintenance crew and oversee machine shops; hire and evaluate staff.
• Plan facility improvements, coordinate environmental controls and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies.
• On-call 24/7 for chamber equipment emergencies and coordinate with trades.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EPA Universal Certification or 608 Type I/II

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornell University seeks a Tech Services Supervisor II to lead the facility operations for growth chambers and related labs. You will supervise technical staff, coordinate experimental setups, and ensure safe, efficient chamber performance across multiple hubs.

You’ll partner with faculty and researchers to support teaching and experiments while maintaining compliance and budgeting. The role demands strong leadership and a commitment to inclusion.