Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician

Cornell University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Entomology, seeks a Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician to assist with mosquito biology and physiology studies. You will work under Dr. Taracena, Dr.

Buchon and senior staff in a hands-on lab setting in Ithaca or Geneva. Responsibilities include routine to moderately complex technical tasks, colony maintenance, basic molecular assays, dissections, buffer/preparation work, and data management.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic molecular assays.
• Ability to maintain mosquito colonies.
• Strong record-keeping and data management.
• Willingness to assist with manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard care for mosquito colony maintenance.
• Support work on basic molecular assays.
• Dissect mosquito tissues and prepare standard bioassays.
• Wash and autoclave glassware and maintain lab equipment.
• Prepare buffers and reagents; conduct basic molecular biology assays.
• Maintain laboratory hygiene and waste disposal per protocols.
• Assist in data management and simple statistical analyses.
• Assist with manuscript preparation.

Skills

Mosquito rearing

Molecular biology basics

Data management

Autoclave operation

Tools

Autoclave

Micropipettes

Job description

This position is for a Temporary Technician in the Department of Entomology, who will assist with mosquito biology and physiology research. The technician will be expected to perform routine research under the supervision of Dr. Mabel Taracena, Dr. Nicolas Buchon and senior lab staff. A wide variety of routine to moderately complex technical laboratory support is needed. Laboratory techniques to be employed will include but are not limited to providing standard care for mosquito colony maintenance, supporting work on basic molecular assays, mosquito tissue dissections, and preparing standard bioassays, washing and autoclaving glassware, and other techniques and procedures as necessary. The position involves cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, maintaining overall laboratory hygiene, and preparing laboratory waste for disposal per protocols. The technician will also be expected to prepare non-standard buffers and reagents and conduct basic molecular biology assays and sample preparations. Assisting in database development, maintaining standard laboratory records, and other responsible data management functions are also expected, as well as analyzing data using straightforward statistical methods and software. The technician will also have the opportunity to assist with the preparation of manuscripts.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Department of Entomology is located on both the Ithaca and Geneva campuses. Their mission is threefold: To pursue studies to understand basic and applied aspects of insect biology; to provide a robust and modern curriculum as part of preeminent undergraduate and graduate programs; and to inform and educate the public about the issues related to insects and other arthropods. The Department of Entomology has 30 faculty and senior academics in Ithaca and 14 on the Geneva campus.

University Job Title:

Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician

Job Family:

Temporary Technical

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Contact Name:

Sharon Clark

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

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