Temporary Lab & Research Technician I

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Department Background

The New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI) integrates research, management, and outreachto conserve New York State's hemlock resources in the face of multiple threats, particularly thehemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect that is widespread throughout eastern North America and the upper Midwest.A focus of the initiative is research on biological control of HWA using predatory insects (small beetles and flies). We collect and release these insects according to regulations set by the USDA-APHIS. The temporary technician will work at a quarantine facility near campus and on the main (Ithaca) campus. Weekend work will be required with time released during the week. The temporary technician will work closely with one other staff member and adhere to all safety protocols. This is a 6-month appointment only, starting March 2025.

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Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The shared duties include setup and daily maintenance of cages containing hemlock foliage, use of pruning shears to cut up tree branches and arrange them in bins, watering the hemlock foliage, daily collection of insects from the cages using an aspirator, sorting, counting, and caring for insects, cleaning and repairing cages, identification and sexing of insects, dissecting foliage under the microscope, general lab organization and cleanliness, assisting with experimental data collection, and complete and accurate record keeping and data entry.

Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is a temporary full-time six-month term appointment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and interest in a science field.
• Precise manual dexterity to transfer small, delicate insects without harming them.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and rules exactly.
• Physical ability to work in a greenhouse environment wearing Tyvek suit and PPE, moving and working in various positions such as crouched, standing, and on a stepladder, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Able to work a 5-day/week schedule that includes weekends.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have transportation; the quarantine facility is not directly on a bus line and buses run less frequently on weekends and in the summer.
• Must have and maintain and valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license and be cleared to drive for Cornell University business operations
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with insects.
• Experience working in a detail-oriented job with high level of responsibility.

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