Lab Operations Lead & Technical Supervisor

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Operations & Technical Supervisor. This two-year term role oversees laboratory spaces, ensures safe operations, and supports research activities by maintaining equipment, records, and workflows.

The supervisor collaborates with faculty, researchers, visitors, and staff to coordinate scheduling, training, and facility improvements while aligning with program priorities and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of laboratory and research support areas.
• Supervise research support technicians and manage laboratory spaces to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and technical infrastructure for research activities.
• Maintain quality control documentation, equipment records, and logs to ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment setups, and training for laboratory users in collaboration with researchers.

Skills

Laboratory management

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Collaboration with researchers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Operations & Technical Supervisor. This two-year term role oversees laboratory spaces, ensures safe operations, and supports research activities by maintaining equipment, records, and workflows.

The supervisor collaborates with faculty, researchers, visitors, and staff to coordinate scheduling, training, and facility improvements while aligning with program priorities and safety practices.