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Technician II - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Holgerson Lab

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (E&EB) supports research across ecological scales, from population and community ecology to biogeochemistry and ecosystems to evolutionary biology and genetics. While our department has broad research interests, we are unified in understanding that understanding ecological and evolutionary processes requires operating at all levels of organization, from organisms to ecosystems.

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Position Summary

The Holgerson Lab studies freshwater community and ecosystem ecology is located within the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Current research questions focus on freshwater greenhouse gas production and emissions, carbon sequestration, ecosystem metabolism, physical water column mixing, and phytoplankton communities. Projects include field studies, small-scale and whole-ecosystem experiments, and collaborations to scale local observations to global patterns.

Under general direction of the PI, the technician will provide support for field projects and laboratory research. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Maintain lab research databases and laboratory records, including interfacing with collaborators.
• Perform data entry, summarize data, perform quality checks, and conduct preliminary data analysis using computer spreadsheets and technical software (e.g., Excel, R, ArcGIS).
• Perform literature searches and read scientific papers to assist in manuscript preparation.
• Contribute data findings for inclusion in reports or articles.
• Sample waterbodies and wetlands by wading or by non-motorized boats for greenhouse gases, water chemistry, sediments, plants (e.g., phytoplankton, macrophytes), and animals (e.g., zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, amphibians, fishes).
• Transport samples from field sites to the research lab.
• Conduct field work in a wide range of weather conditions at local and regional sites, including some overnight travel within New York State.
• Support a year-round field sampling campaign of phytoplankton and zooplankton at Cornell's experimental ponds.
• Assist in the set-up, takedown, and maintenance of experiments, both in the field and lab.
• Oversee preparation of samples for chemical analyses, including filtering, drying, grinding, and weighing samples.
• Identification of zooplankton, macroinvertebrate, amphibian, fish, and plant samples.
• Analysis of water samples, including dissolved organic carbon, total nitrogen, and chlorophyll a.
• Use gas chromatography to analyze greenhouse gas samples (CO2, CH4, N2O).
• Assist in set-up, operation, and arranging for maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
• Ensure the proper ordering of inventory and supplies and maintain orderliness of research lab.
• Ensure all laboratory protocols and procedures adhere to disease control, radiation, and chemical safety requirements.
• Coordinate undergraduate student assistants, ensure they have taken proper lab safety training courses, and answer questions related to their research protocols.
• Maintain orderliness of research lab spaces and field sites (including at Cornell Experimental Ponds).

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a full-time position at 100% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Attention to detail and order, manual dexterity, and ability to multi-task are required.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills; be personable, flexible, and proactive; and take pride in their work.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must have good knowledge of basic laboratory instruments and safety protocols and guidelines.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience conducting field work; must be willing to learn new field and laboratory skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment to accomplish required tasks.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and biohazards and to adhere to lab safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to regularly lift 20-50 pounds and safely conduct outdoor field work in and near wetlands and waterbodies.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must have experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with a major in biological sciences, environmental sciences, or similar field.
• 2-4 years of field and laboratory experience.
• Experience with wetland or freshwater field work, water chemistry analysis, greenhouse gas sampling, data analysis in R, spatial data in GIS.

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