Virology Diagnostic Technologist I (Onsite)

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center in Ithaca, NY seeks a Diagnostic Technologist I for the Virology Laboratory. You will perform specialized tests to detect viral diseases in animals and support diagnostic services, with vaccines provided before/after hire as required.

Hours typically 8:00–5:00 but may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, term position with potential extension depending on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or related science discipline and up to 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to perform laboratory procedures and record keeping with accuracy, precision and efficiency.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; must have strong organizational skills, with the ability to successfully multitask.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take initiative to continue learning.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at benches, biological safety cabinets, and microscopes; must be able to pipet for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing per established procedures. Testing methods include: virus isolation, cell culture, ELISA, serum neutralization, hemagglutination inhibition, molecular methods, complement fixation, and agar gel immunodiffusion.
• Receive, prepare, and process clinical specimens, including whole blood, serum, swabs, tissues, organs, and postmortem specimens and accurately document test results.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Pipetting

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or related science

Job description

Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center in Ithaca, NY seeks a Diagnostic Technologist I for the Virology Laboratory. You will perform specialized tests to detect viral diseases in animals and support diagnostic services, with vaccines provided before/after hire as required.

Hours typically 8:00–5:00 but may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, term position with potential extension depending on funding and performance.