Lab Manager/Research Support Specialist II

compliance practices are consistently implemented throughout laboratory operations. About the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Lab of Ornithology Hours & Location This is a full-time, 100% FTE, on-site position based at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York. The work is inherently hands-on and includes both laboratory and field-based research, including travel to study sites as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, birds and wildlife keep their own schedules! Field research may occasionally require early mornings, later days, or adjustments to the typical schedule based on research activities, field conditions, travel, and when study animals are active. This is a role for someone who enjoys having a home base at the Lab while embracing the flexibility that comes with real-world field research. Fieldwork may involve variable weather, uneven terrain, insects, wildlife, and the transportation of research equipment and supplies. Success Factors You will thrive in this role if you are someone who: Brings a hands-on research mindset. You enjoy being close to the science and are comfortable moving between fieldwork, laboratory research, data collection, behavioral observations, sound recording, and research equipment. Keeps the research organized and moving. You can coordinate multiple projects and priorities while staying on top of equipment, permits, documentation, research protocols, and the operational details that make excellent science possible. Enjoys helping others succeed. You communicate well with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, and collaborators, and you enjoy training and mentoring students as they develop their research skills. Is adaptable, curious, and ready to go where the research takes you. You are comfortable troubleshooting, learning new methods and technologies, working independently when needed, and adjusting to the realities of field-based animal research. What We Need A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Please describe your interest in the position and how your experience and professional goals align with the role. Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 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. Practical skills in operating advanced field and laboratory research equipment (e.g., Larson Davis Sound Level Meter, autonomous acoustic recording units, GPS units, and other specialized instrumentation). Ability to organize and coordinate multiple research activities and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and external collaborators. Ability to train and mentor undergraduate researchers in laboratory and field research techniques. Skill in behavioral research methods, sound recording technologies, and maintenance of specialized research equipment. Ability to maintain accurate research records and manage research compliance documentation. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted NYS driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Experience with behavioral ecology, animal behavior, bioacoustics, field biology, or related research. Experience conducting behavioral fieldwork, sound recording, acoustic analyses, and managing research equipment is preferred. A Master's degree and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience; field experience working with birds. Rewards and Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo. University Job Title: Research Support Spec II Job Family: Academic Support Level: F Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $72,209.00 - $77,625.00 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contract College Contact Name: Carolyn Chow Contact Email: cc2654@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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