Quality Milk Sample Courier - Part Time (Canton)

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a part-time Quality Milk Sample Courier who will support dairy farms by collecting and transporting milk samples for lab testing. This position requires reliable individuals who can handle flexible schedules and possess an Associate’s degree related to the science field, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills. Great benefits include paid vacation, holiday pay, and comprehensive healthcare options.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation

13 additional holiday days

Comprehensive health care options

Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free programs

Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in dairy farm operations or customer service.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen courier duties and transport specimens to the lab.
• Assist with training of staff or students.
• Perform sample collection according to established procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in a science-related field

Job description

Quality Milk Sample Courier - Part Time (Canton)

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The Extension Aide supports the services provided by QMPS by serving to facilitate the needs of both dairy farms and the mastitis testing laboratory through daily interactions. Highly collaborative, this individual performs a variety of essential specimen collection, courier, and processing responsibilities that have a direct impact on herd health. Extremely reliable and flexible in dealing with unpredictable workloads, they enjoy identifying and troubleshooting problems to complete routine and detailed tasks.

What You Will Do

• Perform specimen courier duties using a university assigned vehicle; retrieve, reconcile and transport specimens from participating farms to the lab; provide backup support for other routes when needed
• Perform sample collection according to established procedures
• Perform detailed specimen processing to prepare submissions for testing
• Provide backup support for diagnostic testing processes as needed
• Assist with training of staff or students as requested
• Provide backup support for lab administrative tasks as needed; perform data entry, answer to customer communications
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Employees of the AHDC must adhere to the Quality Assurance system, confidentiality statement, standard operating procedures, and organizational policies.

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Employees working in the lab and field must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.

This is a 25 hour per week, part time position, however the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business. Employees are regularly required to work outside of normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and during university holidays and scheduled breaks. Weekend work may be requested, as well as occasional overnight travel.

This is a Three-year term position; reappointment will be contingent upon funding and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a science-related field, with up to one year of experience in dairy farm operations, customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to other locations, including regional laboratories (Cobleskill, Ithaca, and Warsaw), for work-related activities, including meetings, training, and/or to provide client service
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
  
  

To Be Successful, You Will Need

• Fluency with standard commercial software (Microsoft Office), with the aptitude to learn advanced functions and new software.
• Ability to observe cattle facilities, safely obtain milk samples from dairy cattle, and identify abnormal milk in a barn setting
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships while meeting individual and unit goals in accordance with the broader mission
• Works well both proactively and within a team environment
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detailed record keeping; ability to correctly complete paperwork, seeking information as needed
• Excellent self-management practices to successfully organize competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle delicate, confidential information with tact and discretion
  
  

If you have all those things, great! Here are some preferred qualifications:

• On-farm and field applied research experience with adherence to quality assurance programs involving academic and laboratory settings
• Experience navigating on-farm dairy management software
• Up to two years of experience in dairy farm operations, involving herd health, aseptic milk sample collection and milking equipment function
• Ability to communicate in Basic Spanish Language
  
  

What We Offer

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days

• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits
  

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Who We Are

Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) Program serves the dairy industry of New York State by promoting the production of high-quality milk through the control and prevention of mastitis, prudent use of antimicrobials, and implementation of good farming practices. QMPS meets the needs of the dairy industry through an integrated program of Field Services, Laboratory Services, Educational Programs, and Research.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - [e-mail]

University Job Title

Program/Extension Aide II

Job Family

Academic Support

Level

B

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$21.20 - $22.54

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Contract College

Contact Name

Gabriel Gonzalez

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2025-06-20

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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