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Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines--global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

The Kurpios Lab is located at the College of Veterinary Medicine, in the Department of Molecular Medicine at Cornell University, Ithaca. We are currently recruiting outstanding and energetic individuals who are broadly interested in human health and disease. Our lab is particularly fascinated with the field of developmental biology because the mechanisms discovered through the study of embryonic development have been fundamental to understanding disease. We use a combination of classical chicken embryology and modern mouse genetics to elucidate how basic cellular processes define the shape and function of organs. We are most fascinated by the evolutionarily conserved left-right (LR) organ asymmetry as errors of organ laterality (reversed or randomized growth of organs) are fundamentally linked to life-threatening birth defects including cancer, highlighting an urgent need to define the molecular basis of organ asymmetry.

Our current research focuses on three main topics: 1) Mechanisms underlying intestinal development; 2) The formation and remodeling of blood vessels; 3) Signaling pathways involving lymphatic development and physiology. We have been supported by grants from the National Institute of Health and the March of Dimes. Please visit our website for more information: http://kurpioslab.vet.cornell.edu/

The Technician II will be working with the Principal Investigator, graduate students, undergraduates, and lab staff to investigate various projects aimed at understanding the genetic origins of birth defects. Duties will include:

• Carrying out a variety of genetic, molecular and cell biology techniques, including tissue dissection, histology, cloning, imaging, genotyping of animals, and basic mouse husbandry.
• Preparing media, buffers, and other reagents as necessary - especially those used routinely for detecting gene expression in tissues.
• Assist lab members with day-to-day experiments.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records from each experiment and prepare data summaries.
• Adhere to laboratory safety procedures/protocol including safe handling of radioactive materials.

The Technician II is expected to assist in day-to-day lab experiments, offer suggestions for solutions to problems, assist lab members in troubleshooting lab procedures, and work independently and in partnership with the Principal Investigator and graduate students in a dynamic and changing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in biological sciences, values continuing education, can work independently and collaboratively, and is self-motivated to challenge him/herself in the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail is critical and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as adhere to deadlines associated with each task.
• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be eager and willing to learn.
• Position requires successful completion of Cornell training course (i.e., chemical safety), if not already completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Sciences preferred.
• Experience with sample collection and recording data, as well as basic computer knowledge desired.

What's in it for you:

• We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Cornell's benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
• Cornell's leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break from December 25 through January 1.
• 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.
• Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information, follow the link: Benefits at Cornell.
• Through this position you will support cutting-edge research in animal and human health by administering funding proposals and awards from federal government, state government, non-profit foundation, and corporate sponsors.

Working at the College of Veterinary Medicine also comes with an active Staff Council dedicated to improving the work environment and an overall welcoming community interested in helping its members be successful.

This is a one-year term position; reappointment will be contingent upon funding and performance.

** Cover Letters are required for all position considerations.

** Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Technician II

Job Family:

Technical

Level:

B

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Soubhagya Chattopadhyay

Number of Openings:

1

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

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