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The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a technician to join the Simmons Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The Simmons Laboratory utilizes various cancer models (including breast, ovarian, renal and lung) to study the role that lipids and inflammation play in the development of cancer. This Technician I will support the research in the lab by ensuring common lab equipment, supplies and reagents are maintained in good working order. This individual will also assist lab personnel in carrying out basic molecular assays (immunoblotting, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), bicinchoninic acid assays (BCA)

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare instruments and standard buffers, reagents and media following established protocols.
• Assist with relatively non-complex assays including immunoblotting, ELIZA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay), BCA (bicinchoninic acid assays
• Maintain laboratory records of purchases in a database as directed by the PI
• Purchasing of standard laboratory reagents and supplies
• Ensure the lab is appropriately stocked of reagents and supplies based on usage
• Regular inspection and upkeep of common laboratory equipment
• Maintain the lab in good working order.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, and up to 1-year relevant experience in coursework or laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry or equivalent combination.
• Position requires successful completion of Cornell training courses (i.e. animal use, radioisotope training, and chemical safety).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment, perform repetitive tasks with close attention to detail, and adhere to concurrent deadlines regularly.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and commitment to experimental goals
• Competent computer skills (MS Office, email, internet searches, and data analysis programs)

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• This is a one-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• This position is 39 hours per week, with some weekend hours required on occasion.

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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.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days
• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• 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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Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Who We Are:

The mission of the Department of Biomedical Sciences is to educate and inform the veterinary and human biomedical communities through our diverse research and clinical service excellence as well as through our commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary teaching. In doing so, we foster world-class research, clinical, and teaching environment with particular emphasis on innovation in all of our activities.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences consistently ranks at the top of similar departments at other veterinary colleges in terms of scholarly output. Our internationally renowned faculty conduct basic and applied research in areas including mammalian genetics, cell and developmental biology, reproductive biology, cardiovascular disease, cancer mechanisms, stem cell biology and comparative pathology/physiology. The department is also home to the , the Cornell , the, and the. Faculty teach students at all levels including some with clinical responsibilities on the Ithaca campus and at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.