Cornell University
Location
Ithaca, NY | United States
Job description
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Technician III to join the Microbiology and Immunology department. The Technician III will report to Dr. Gary Whittaker. They will perform organizational tasks for the lab as well as performing experiments in association with other lab members. These include managing and processing clinical samples from cats, including from animal shelters, hospitals, and veterinary clinics. Experimental duties may include tissue and cell culture, RNA and DNA isolation, and serological assays. Additional duties may also include PCR and viral genomic sequencing; training can be provided in this case, as needed. Clinically based animal handling experience is a plus.
Duties may also include analysis of other virus infections, and to assist other members of the lab when needed. They must be reliable, punctual, organized, detail oriented, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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What We Offer :
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success. Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional holidays, early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Who We Are:
The mission of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is to perform basic and translational research to improve human and animal health.
The Whittaker Laboratory, located within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, seeks to understand how feline coronaviruses cause disease in cats, using a range of clinical, molecular immunological approaches, and analysis and evaluation of antiviral drugs.
University Job Title:
Technician IIIJob Family:
TechnicalLevel:
CPay Rate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$22.00 - $24.46Remote Option Availability:
Fully OnsiteCompany:
Contract CollegeContact Name:
Soubhagya ChattopadhyayJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
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Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
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2024-02-08Job tags
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