Technician II - IVF Embryologist Lab Technician

training and technical support to students, ensuring consistent procedures and efficient laboratory operations. Additionally, the role involves collecting and organizing experimental data for figures, reports, and scientific presentations across multiple embryo-related research projects. Key Responsibilities Provide routine to moderately complex IVF technical laboratory support for a research program and/or facility. Manage and coordinate weekly IVF laboratory operations and activities. Provide hands-on technical training and mentorship to students working in the IVF laboratory. Support day-to-day laboratory functions to ensure efficient workflow and continuity of research projects. Assist with developing databases and maintaining standard laboratory records. Assist with inventory management and ordering of laboratory supplies as directed. Establish, maintain, and update laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure consistent application of experimental procedures across multiple users and research projects. Prepare standard stains, media, buffers, and reagents for IVF laboratory experiments. Prepare and maintain standard tissue and cell cultures for experimentation. Perform a variety of standard cell/tissue assays, culture preparation, and analyses. Ensure laboratory procedures comply with established safety protocols and standards. Ensure other laboratory personnel adhere to laboratory safety protocols. What We Need Please submit either a CV or a resume for further consideration. A cover letter is recommended. Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination. Prior experience in an IVF laboratory setting. Prior knowledge of IVF laboratory safety protocols and proper waste handling. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and familiarity with Outlook. Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrated experience in an embryology IVF laboratory and a molecular laboratory. Purpose-driven, highly motivated, and dedicated to producing excellent results while collaborating across interdisciplinary projects. Experience providing oversight of embryology-related training to undergraduate students. Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. 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. Master's degree in molecular biology, animal genomics, or another relevant discipline with relevant experience. Experience in micromanipulation and microinjection in embryos. This is a full-time (39 hours/week) position based in Ithaca, NY, and is fully on-site. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The final work schedule will be established in collaboration with the supervisor. This is an 11-month term appointment contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: Technician II Job Family: Technical Level: B Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $23.40 - $24.28 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Endowed Contact Name: Keionda Lewis Contact Email: kll98@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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