Research Lab Technician — Genomics & Microbiome

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cornell University’s Johnson Lab in the Division of Nutritional Sciences seeks a full‑time research technician to manage general lab activities, assist with microbiome and genetics studies, and organize human subjects research. The role emphasizes molecular biology techniques, sequencing library prep, and collaborative teamwork in Ithaca, NY.

The position is a one‑year term, benefits eligible, on‑site in Ithaca, with typical hours 8:00AM‑4:30PM, Monday through Friday, supporting a dynamic lab

Qualifications

• Associate degree and up to 2 years related lab experience or equivalent.
• Experience with bacterial culturing techniques and genetics analysis.
• Knowledge of lab safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead bacterial culturing and biochemical assays; assist germ‑free mouse work; prepare microbiome samples for genomic/metabolomic analyses.
• Procurement, organization of lab supplies, and upkeep of freezers and lab spaces.

Skills

Bacterial culturing

Genetics analysis

Lab safety

Mice handling

Independent work

Project management

Collaborative skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in biology/biochemistry

Tools

Illumina sequencing libraries

Job description

Cornell University’s Johnson Lab in the Division of Nutritional Sciences seeks a full‑time research technician to manage general lab activities, assist with microbiome and genetics studies, and organize human subjects research. The role emphasizes molecular biology techniques, sequencing library prep, and collaborative teamwork in Ithaca, NY.

The position is a one‑year term, benefits eligible, on‑site in Ithaca, with typical hours 8:00AM‑4:30PM, Monday through Friday, supporting a dynamic lab