Research Aide III | Horticulture Section | School of Integrative Plant Science, CALS | Cornell Unive

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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 School of Integrative of Plant Science (SIPS) is composed of five sections: Soil & Crop Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, and Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology. Combined there are 100+ faculty, 200+ graduate students in five fields, and 600+ other employees located in Ithaca, Geneva, and other satellite locations across the New York State. The school offers the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in Plant Science and is home to the Agricultural Sciences major. School faculty also contributes to the Biology, International Agriculture and Rural Development, and Viticulture and Enology majors. What You Will Do This position centers on laboratory, greenhouse, and field research technical support involving plant, soils, and their microbiome. It is a part-time position at 20 hours per week located in Ithaca, NY. There is no remote work option. Travel requirements include 2-3 trips to farms in New York State each year, which requires a valid U.S. driver's license active in the past three years. An additional component of the position is data analysis and bioinformatics that will be learned as part of the job. The nature of the research program focuses on microbial, molecular, and biogeochemical analysis. The position will need experience in DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and general lab skills like pipettting, using a centrifuge, and being comfortable working with liquid nitrogen, acids, bases, and organic solvents under lab safety settings. The lab analysis requires experience in microbiology techniques, like making agar plates, using multichannel pipettors, creating agarose gels, using sterile techniques for culturing microorganisms, and extracting DNA or RNA. The position entails sequence prep work to prepare extracted soil samples for microbiome analysis on the Illumina sequencing platform. Extracellular enzyme analysis, microbial biomass, and microbial respiration are additional methods that will be conducted in the lab. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), benefits-eligible position located in Ithaca, NY with a one-year term appointment with the possibility of extension to full-time dependent on performance and continued funding. What We Need We are looking for someone with the following qualifications: Associate's Degree or equivalent in a science field; at least 1 year of experience in soil microbiology or molecular biology in a research laboratory setting. Computer skills, understanding of R and other data and statistical analysis software and ability to update and maintain data and computer systems is desirable but not required. Demonstrate effective working relationships with a wide variety of fellow staff and growers, to create an inclusive, respectful work environment. Must be personable, flexible, possess excellent organizational skills (both written and oral), and take pride in their work. Visual concentration, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and manual dexterity are required. Must have the ability to lift 10 pounds or less. Ability to work in the field in all types of weather conditions. Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS drivers license ( 3 years minimum). Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position. 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, to include: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a science field. Be able to start work in Ithaca, NY in December 2021 or January 2022. Experience with chemical and microbiological analysis involving soils or plants. Knowledge of plant growth or soils or microbiology. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Rewards and Benefits We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions. Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st. Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program. 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