Technician - Johnson Research Group

Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. We offer a rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and flexible work options. Our Mission The Opportunity Laboratory duties Assist and lead large amounts of bacterial culturing; execute biochemical assays; assist with germ-free mouse work; perform tissue collection; independently prepare large numbers of microbiome samples for genomic and metabolomic analysis; independently prepare high throughput sequencing libraries, upkeep of lab reagent stocks; and safety management tasks. Administrative duties Procurement of lab supplies; general lab organization; and the upkeep of freezers and freezer organization. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated and adaptable individual to contribute meaningfully to microbiome research while deepening their scientific expertise. As the successful candidate, your work will directly impact studies in bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, while also helping maintain a well-organized and efficient lab environment. In return, you will benefit from continuous learning, intellectual engagement, and hands-on experience with a wide array of cutting-edge techniques in genomics, metabolomics, and microbial research - all within a collaborative and inclusive scientific community. This is a one-year term, benefits eligible position with the possibility of renewal. This is a fully on-site position that is based in Ithaca, NY. Typical work hours are 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday. Required Qualifications Associate's degree and up to 2 years related laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with bacterial culturing techniques and genetics analysis. Experience working in a lab specializing in either molecular biology, biochemistry, or genomics research. Knowledge of lab safety requirements. Must feel comfortable performing tasks involving laboratory mice. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or any related field. Experience with creating sequencing libraries for the Illumina sequencing platform. A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position. Rewards & Benefits University Job Title: Technician III Job Family: Technical Level: C Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $24.31 - $26.87 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Endowed Contact Name: Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn Contact Email: sas636@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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