Technician III

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Department Background:

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.

Cornell's Hudson Research Valley Lab (CHVRL) supports fruit, vegetable, and emerging crop production through the Hudson Valley region of New York and beyond. The CHVRL works in partnership with Cornell AgriTech and a farmers' alliance. CHVRL operates pathology, entomology, and horticulture laboratories and is situated on over 20 acres of experimental orchard and vineyard space in the heart of the Hudson Valley's fruit production zone.

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Position Summary:

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The Lab is hiring new staff as Cornell continues its commitment to ensure that agriculture remains vibrant in the Hudson Valley. We seek a Laboratory and Research Technician III to support plant pathology research activities conducted at the Lab including:

• Provide support for studies on the management of important diseases of tree fruit, vegetable and grape, with an emphasis on apple
• Isolate plant pathogens from infected fruit and maintain cultures in vitro. Handle pathogen DNA and conduct molecular techniques including PCR and qPCR.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory activities, create and maintain a database for their storage and management, and ensure adherence to proper safety protocols throughout the process
• Apply experimental and maintenance pesticides (including registered fungicides, biologicals, adjuvants, and others) using commercial equipment to evaluate pesticide screening efficacy in field or in vitro settings, as directed by the principal investigator of the program
• Assist with field maintenance of experimental blocks and farm upkeep including trellis and fence repair, herbicide, weed management, and pruning
• Collect data from field and laboratory trials, and support the tabulation, compilation, and interpretation of research data from projects conducted in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings
• Procure and order materials and reagents required for research projects
• Provide the supervisor with detailed, accurate, and timely oral and written report summaries of all research activities
• Train and assist in managing interns and temporary technicians.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to undertake research, extension, laboratory and farm-related activities. You will work under the supervision of the Lab Plant Pathologist and in close coordination with the Farm Manager and other researchers including Cornell partners at New York State Integrated Pest Management Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program.

This is a full-time 39 hours per week one-year term appointment that is eligible for extension based upon available work, funding and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

We are looking for enthusiastic team-minded individuals interested in serving the farming community through the support of applied research. Additionally, the candidate will need the following:

• Associate's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.
• Prior knowledge of safety protocols in a lab setting and proper waste handling.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite - including word, powerpoint and excel and familiarity with outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with faculty, staff and students.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS drivers license and be cleared to drive for university business.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous extension, laboratory or field experiment experience

• Previous experience operating tractors or farm machinery preferred
• Previous experience working in fruit production
• Previous experience in molecular biology, microbiology, or plant pathology preferred

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