"Emerging Contaminant Research Aide IV"

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Aide to join the team in Albany, NY. A successful candidate will be community-oriented, passionate about drinking water quality and/or community health, have strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, and be skilled at working independently.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling and formatting existing and incoming data
• Conducting fieldwork to sample environmental media (soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater) and support logistics of said fieldwork
• Reviewing relevant literature
• Reviewing and evaluating reports and invoices for completeness and accuracy
• Coordinating contract management
• Overseeing contractors/labs activities and reports
• Supporting the writing of peer reviewed papers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining mapping and GIS projects for internet and internal use
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand scientific and health concepts, and communicate science with nonexperts.
• Ability to work towards multiple objectives simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, and to serve as both a leader and a follower.
• Well organized and able to maintain large datasets.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tribal communities is not required, but will be considered favorably.

Important Details about the Position

• This is a hybrid position located in Albany, NY with the expectation of 50% onsite 50% remote following the initial training period which will be 100% onsite.
• This is a full-time three-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.

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, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days and 2 additional floating holidays for you to use at your discretion
• 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
• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Who We Are:

The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health represents a bold new approach in academia. Rather than organize around a common discipline or approach, Public & Ecosystem Health brings public health professionals, biophysical and social scientists, and veterinarians together to address three of the world’s greatest challenges: achieving healthy food systems, tackling emerging health threats, and conserving biodiversity. We seek not only to understand these wicked problems through research, but also to address them directly through public health and clinical veterinary practice. Quite simply, our students, staff, and faculty seek to change the world.

The Cornell University Health Impacts Core (CHIC) is a community-engaged focused program, working collaboratively with partners across New York State and beyond to ensure the health and well-being for all. Our vision is to advance health and well-being equitably for all people and sustainably for our planet.

University Job Title: Research Aide IV

Job Family: Academic Support

Level: D

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.05

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid

Company: Contract College