Technician III

Technician III - Greenhouse/Floriculture Program Technician

The Opportunity

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The position is located at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC).Provide a wide variety of moderately complex technical lab support for an extension and research program/facility. Develop databases and maintain moderately complex laboratory and field records. May perform library and/or internet research. Prepare non-standard stains, media, buffers and reagents. Prepare and maintain routine plant, tissue and cell culture for experimentation. Perform a variety of non-standard cell/tissue assays, culture preparation and/or analyses. Provide assistance in manipulating, computing and analyzing data using complex statistical computer software. Perform a variety of tests requiring adequate degree of proficiency. Provide care for research specimens and/or samples.

Arrange for the maintenance of laboratory and field equipment. Moderately complex set-up, assembly, installation and building of components or equipment; may conduct complex testing and troubleshooting and make repairs. Ensure that less experienced lab personnel adhere to all disease control and laboratory safety protocols. May ensure and/or prepare and label laboratory waste for disposal per protocols. Complete training for lab safety and proper handling of chemicals as required by CALS EHS. May contribute to data findings or assist in fact finding for inclusion to research designated areas of report/article for publication as requested. Assist in evaluating lab and field methods, procedures and techniques based on established objectives. Set up equipment and materials for course instruction and may assist training lab methods, procedures and safety. May provide coordination of schedules, oversee temp/student assistant; coordinate supervision and training of laboratory methods, procedures and safety as assigned Maintain inventory and order or coordinate supply procurement in partnership with business service center.

The Educator will provide general and technical assistance in educational activities, applied research trials, and demonstration projects. The individual will be responsible for establishment, maintenance, treatment application, and data collection for applied research and demonstration projects conducted at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center LIHREC as well as at commercial operations. Research and demonstration projects will focus on greenhouse and ornamental production, sustainable practices, and pest and disease management. W The educator will assist in providing educational and research-based knowledge to stakeholders in LIHREC recommendations. This individual will also represent LIHREC before the public, community leaders and Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. 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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

About the Department

The Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC) is a 68-acre facility dedicated to serve the research and extension needs of the horticulture industries of Long Island. The facility features agricultural fields and research plots, state-of-the-art greenhouses, a nursery and container production area, and a plant tissue culture facility in support of research projects ranging from grape and vegetable production to ornamentals and floriculture. is located close to the tip of Long Island, in the heart of Suffolk County. Unique growing conditions on Long Island provide exceptional opportunities for this region. The climate is ideal for farming - it is the only area in New York State with USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7. Strong underground aquifers provide plenty of fresh water. Cornell University established LIHREC over 100 years ago not only because of the importance of agriculture in the region, but also because the region is climatically different from upstate NY, where the Cornell Ithaca and Geneva campuses are situated. Suffolk County has a unique maritime environment, with an earlier and longer growing season than the rest of the state and often experiences unique pest and disease pressures including invasive species. In addition, Long Island's sandy soils and shallow aquifer limit crop and pest management options. With climate change expected to have a major impact on coastal regions, LIHREC is ideally located to address the effects of climate on crop production on Long Island. Staff at LIHREC work together to address transdisciplinary questions and translate discoveries into practical solutions that help growers and businesses thrive.

What We Need

• Associate's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.
• Prior knowledge of safety protocols in a lab setting and proper waste handling.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite - including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and familiarity with outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with faculty, staff and students.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Ability to work physically in both greenhouse and outdoor environments, sometimes in inclement weather
• Must be reliable and able to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and provide input to others for planning and decision-making.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to work with people, maintain a positive and professional attitude, display commitment and enthusiasm for Cornell's mission.
• Possession of computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet and data entry using Excel.
• Good organization and record keeping skills.
• Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions.
• Familiarity with agriculture research methods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't.

• Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in agricultural, horticultural, or biological science.
• Additional training in or experience with greenhouse crop production, ornamental plants, integrated pest management, entomology, plant pathology, field research, and environmental issues.
• Coursework or experience with research methods and basic data analysis.
• Experience in Cooperative Extension or similar field.
• Willingness to obtain a NYS pesticide applicator's license.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.

Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell

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.

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