Research Technician: Mitochondrial Biology & Cell Culture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences seeks a full-time Research Technician to support mitochondria-focused projects in an onsite Ithaca lab. You will perform molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and animal husbandry under Dr Field, analyzing cell lines and transgenic models.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Nutrition/Biology/Biochemistry, 6–12 months of lab experience, and experience with mammalian cell lines and mice.

Qualifications

• Formal training beyond a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Biology and/or Biochemistry.
• 6 months to 1 year of laboratory research experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell lines.
• Willing to work with mice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of cell lines and transgenic animal models.
• Perform molecular biology techniques and processing of samples.
• Support data analysis and scientific communication through lab meetings/publications.
• Maintain laboratory operations and animal husbandry as needed.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Animal handling (mice)

Lab safety and training

Communication skills

Independent worker

Computing: Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

Microscopy

Image analysis

Job description

Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences seeks a full-time Research Technician to support mitochondria-focused projects in an onsite Ithaca lab. You will perform molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and animal husbandry under Dr Field, analyzing cell lines and transgenic models.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Nutrition/Biology/Biochemistry, 6–12 months of lab experience, and experience with mammalian cell lines and mice.