Laboratory Manager (Department of Animal Science); Ithaca, New York

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Job description

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Laboratory Manager

Technician V
Band E - Nonexempt
Department of Animal Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are

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: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

The Department of Animal Science's mission is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals and to apply this knowledge to benefit society. Our department is devoted to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, extension, and outreach.

Dr. Michael Van Amburgh's research program is devoted to problem-solving contemporary issues in nutrition, physiology, and management in the dairy and livestock industries and disseminating new knowledge to students and the industry. The laboratory team is a diverse group of researchers, including Postdoctoral Associates, graduate students, and undergraduates.

What You Will Do

You will partner with a Principal Investigator (PI) to manage a research program in dairy cattle nutrition and feed chemistry that supports nutrition modeling and research into the productive efficiency of lactation dairy cattle. You will collaborate with the PI to conduct and analyze research and laboratory experiments. Assist in experiments with dairy cattle. Conduct wet-lab procedures appropriate for nutritional physiology and biochemistry. Specific duties include:

• Evaluating lab methods, procedures, and techniques; making recommendations for improvements.
• Guiding others as needed with experimental design and implementation.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Preparing preliminary written reports of the experiments conducted and the results generated.
• Generating, recording, and performing basic statistical analyses of research data and compiling in report format.
• Developing systems to keep detailed and accurate records of experimental activities and the data accumulated.
• Writing laboratory operating procedures using various software packages.
• Assisting in grant proposal writing, budgeting, and publication preparation.

What We Need

We are looking for a talented individual that enjoys helping to manage a research program and a lab to ensure safety compliance. We need someone with strong customer service skills with a focus on excellence and who excels at building relationships with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, we need someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field and 4+ years of research and/or lab management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, excel, and data entry.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high data quality standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work quickly and effectively while prioritizing workload.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage laboratory procedures and facilitate research protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with research team and supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.
• Ability to solve problems and improve research protocols.
• Ability to stay up to date with new research techniques and evolving projects.
• Experience in collection of data and preparation of summaries and final reports.
• Ability to keep the equipment, materials, and lab organized.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive, high-quality, and respectful work environment.
• Exercise sound and ethical judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to organize research data.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and care for large animals (i.e., livestock).
• Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

• Master's degree in Animal Science, Biochemistry, Nutritional Science, or related field
• Experience handling live animals, preferably dairy cattle.
• Knowledgeable with basic concepts of feed chemistry, LCMS operation and bioassays.
• Experience with collecting and handling feed, blood, tissue, and/or gastrointestinal samples.
• Ability to perform basic feed chemistry techniques in the lab.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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University Job Title:
Technician V
Job Family:
Technical
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Janet Camilli
Number of Openings:
1

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