Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician (Soil and Crop Sciences); Ithaca, New York

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Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician Nonexempt Section of Soil and Crop Sciences College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Ithaca, New York About the College 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: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being. The Soil and Crop Sciences Section addresses the challenge of developing environmentally sustainable agricultural systems to produce food for a growing world population, mitigating the impacts of climate change, increasing nutrient use efficiency and improving soil health. What We Need As the Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician, you will be part of the Cornell Soil Health Team's development of soil management strategies to address laboratory-measured soil constraints. Duties include: Lab analyses. Weighing soil samples. Sieving and grinding samples. Preparing samples for various analyses. Data entry. Washing laboratory glassware. Weighing cans. Maintaining a clean laboratory. Adhere to all disease control and laboratory safety protocols and collect lab waste for disposal. Complete training on lab safety and proper handling of chemicals as required by CALS EHS. We are looking for a talented individual with an excellent work ethic who enjoys working in a research environment. Specifically, we need someone who has the following: High School Diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. Attention to detail, ability to repeat light repetitive tasks. If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including: Experience working in a laboratory environment. Knowledge of soil science or agricultural systems. This is a five-month temporary, full-time position at 39 hours/week that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. This on-site position is located in Ithaca, New York. Rewards and Benefits Compensation is $22.70/hour. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell . Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell . No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo . University Job Title: Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician Job Family: Temporary Technical Level: No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contact Name: Janet Camilli Contact Email: jer278@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator . Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement . To learn more about Cornell's union wages, see Union Pay Rates . Current Employees: If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell. Online Submission Guidelines : Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how t

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