Technician II - Kroon Campos Lab | Cornell University - Military Veterans

Technician II - Kroon Campos Lab The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform mosquito colonies rearing, maintenance, and dissection Assist in developing database and maintain standard laboratory records Routine set-up, assembly and/or installation of components of portions of equipment; may conduct minor troubleshooting or make simple repairs as directed Perform/ be able to perform a variety of tests, using both routine and special techniques and methods. Adhere to and evaluate disease control and laboratory protocols; adhere to safety procedures Assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies as directed Required Qualifications High school Diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively High level of initiative and accurate record keeping Basic knowledge in data analyses using straightforward methods and software Preferred Qualifications College degree in Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or similar Experience performing cell culture and plating cells for experiments Experience rearing mosquitoes and dissecting Ability to perform a variety of virological and molecular tests, such as PCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, cloning, IPs, WBs, IFA, microscopy, ELISA, flow cytometry, RNA analysis, PRNT, plaque assays, etc. Experience working at biosafety levels 2 and/or 3 Experience working with different types of high throughput sequencing datasets, such as RNAseq, RIBOseq, MeRIPseq, direct RNA sequencing Important Details about the Position This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY. We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks. The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application Resume Cover Letter 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 Who We Are: The Kroon Campos Lab (https://www.krooncamposlab.com/) is part of The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Cornell University, which features a collaborative faculty dedicated to research on infectious diseases and host immune responses. Our lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms driving the emergence and re-emergence of single-stranded positive-sense RNA (ssRNA+) and zoonotic mosquito-borne viruses, including but not limited to alphaviruses and flaviviruses. We study virus-host interactions with the arthropod and vertebrate hosts at the molecular level. We aim to advance science and benefit society by conducting rigorous virology research, disseminating our findings, and training the next generation of scientists, which will benefit human and animal health. University Job Title: Technician II Job Family: Technical Level: B Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $21.58 - $23.85 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contract College Contact Name: Soubhagya Chattopadhyay Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline Union Positions Current Employees: Online Submission Guidelines : Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. 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