Technician III - Department of Food Science

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Technician III (2 full-time positions)

Department of Food Science

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, NY

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University's second largest population of students, faculty and staff. 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. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

In keeping with Cornell's Land Grant Mission to create and apply knowledge with a public purpose, the Department of Food Science strives to apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe. Our programs integrate the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food. Our faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world.

The Abbaspourrad Lab is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge and to working with others to employ bio-derived soft materials addressing challenges associated with the food-environment-health nexus. Our research is to leverage chemistry, material science, and biology to synthesize new materials, design bioactives delivery vehicles, and leverage microfluidics for biology applications.

What you will do:

Abbaspourrad Lab is looking to hire two technicians. Should have proven working experience with typical analytical equipment such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, IR, NMR, and other physicochemical characterization equipment. Working experience in biology (e.g., working with cells) and engineering (e.g., microfluidic) labs are preferred. The person will be responsible for following the experiment/fabrication protocols, helping students and postdocs in designing the testing protocols, data collection, data processing, and report drafting.

This is a full-time, 39 hour per week, one-year term appointment with possibility of extension, based on available work, funding and successful performance.

What We Need:

• Associate's degree and up to 2 years relevant experience in chemistry/biological/chemical sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct work experience with chemistry, biology, and engineering is required
• Past experiences with analytical chemistry
• Past experiences with a fabrication/engineering lab
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently or as part of a team
• Prepare chemical/biological reagents and media for research projects
• Routinely monitor and calibrate lab equipment and enforce lab safety protocols
• Familiarity with experimental design

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/Master's degree in engineering, chemistry/biological/chemical sciences or equivalent; with 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Acceptable publication track of record in related chemistry and biology research
• This position will be responsible for supporting our R&D and administrative activities in our lab, including executing routine chemistry/biology experiments, managing lab analytical facility and equipment, and some other general admins
• Execute routine chemistry and biology testing protocols
• Past experiences with microfluidic chip fabrication
• The hands-on ability to work with Python, Matlab or C++, or equivalent software
• Experience in working with computer image analysis software like ImageJ or have worked with image analysis in any software
• Basic knowledge of cell biology and be interested to learn details of cellular response to chemical cues
• Past experiences working with light microscopes but not necessary (Phase contrast, stereo microscope)
• Perform data entry, maintain databases, and assist in the development of standard procedures for laboratory analysis techniques
• Assist management team in accomplishing other general admin activities as needed

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 12 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.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

How to Apply: (non-academic and union positions)

You must submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without both submitted documents.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.