The American Ceramic Society
Technician III
As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.
About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Science 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 prove 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 Horticulture Section is part of Cornell's School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS), a large internationally renowned group of academics with abundant interactions and joint projects. Members of the Section collaborate with colleagues working in areas of plant breeding, genomics, plant biology, international agriculture and many other areas of the life and agricultural sciences. For more information about SIPS and the Horticulture Section, please visit http://sips.cals.cornell.edu/. The Geneva campus also includes USDA facilities that house two units, the Plant Genetics Resources Unit (PGRU) and the Grape Genetics Research Unit (GGRU), comprised of over 30 staff and scientists who collaborate on a diverse array of research projects. The PGRU serves as the repository for the national apple germplasm collection as well as collections of hemp, other fruit and vegetable crops.
Program Focus Program research is focused on breeding, genetics, genomics, and physiology of willow bioenergy crops, hemp, hop, and other field and specialty crops. Shrub willow (Salix spp.) produces high yields of woody biomass when grown as a dedicated short‑rotation crop on marginal or underutilized land. Willow stems are harvested every three years and the plants resprout after each cutback, making willow fields productive for more than 20 years. Dr. Smart directs the largest willow breeding program in North America and collaborates with colleagues across North America on studies of willow biomass composition, willow crop management, and regional yield trials. Hemp has emerged as a new and popular crop on the NY landscape with potential to expand to 1 M ac of cultivation in the US in the next several years. Smart directs the largest academic hemp breeding program in the country aimed at developing cultivars with high yield and environmental adaptation to meet market demands for grain, fiber, and natural products. Smart also directs the Cornell hop breeding program, with the goal of selecting new, high‑yielding disease‑resistant hop cultivars for NYS craft brewers. The Smart collaborates with plant pathologists, agronomists, food scientists, ag engineers, materials scientists, and economists to produce cutting‑edge scientific results that benefit society.
Position Details This position is located within the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science.
Perform field and laboratory research under the general supervision of the supervisor on breeding and evaluation of hop varieties and breeding lines in nursery beds, yield trials, genetics trials, and greenhouse and growth‑chamber experiments. Specific responsibilities include: 1) collecting and managing data on crop growth and performance, 2) collecting, processing, and analyzing crop tissue samples using multiple analytical methods, 3) establishing and maintaining research field, greenhouse and growth‑chamber trials, 4) entering data into spreadsheets, checking data for quality, and maintaining accurate files, 5) maintaining field and lab instrumentation and equipment, 6) collecting and analyzing genetic materials produced from controlled pollinations, 7) coordinating with temporary staff in collecting and processing data and establishing and maintaining field trials and greenhouse plants, 8) collecting data and images from research trials and experiments, 9) assisting with the delivery of extension programming, including aiding with exhibits and field‑day events, 10) maintaining good communications within the program team, with collaborators at Cornell and other institutions and with stakeholders, and 11) identifying procedural problems and communicating those to the supervisor.
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 97.5% FTE. It is a one‑year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.
What We Need
Associate's Degree in biology, horticulture, agricultural science, plant pathology, forestry, or related discipline and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge and/or education in agricultural research methodology and formal training or knowledge of plant science or horticulture.
Proficiency in using a range of field and laboratory equipment and methodology, and statistical analysis; prior experience in collecting complex data and organizing a field research team.
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good eyesight, attention to detail, and fine motor skills; willingness to work in the field for long durations under harsh conditions; ability to carry out repetitive tasks for extended periods of time; lifting up to 50 lbs.; willingness to use loud equipment for extended periods of time.
Willingness to travel to field sites, including occasional extended overnight stays; willingness to communicate with team members using a personal cell phone.
Current US state driver's license and a successful driving background check.
Experience and commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Passion for 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; willingness to use personal mobile phone at work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in biology, horticulture, agricultural science, plant pathology, forestry, or related discipline.
Certified NYS pesticide applicator license.
Commercial driver's license.
FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot's License and experience flying unmanned aerial vehicles.
Experience driving tractors or heavy equipment and operating saws, mowers, and other power tools.
Familiarity with plant phenotyping instrumentation such as photosynthesis system and leaf area meters; experience identifying and surveying insect pests and pathogens; experience growing plants under greenhouse or growth‑chamber conditions.
Experience working with hop fields, hop harvest, drying, and knowledge of the brewing industry.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and methodology such as DNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, spectrophotometry; familiarity with bioinformatic analysis of DNA sequence data; experience with statistical packages such as JMP and graphics software such as Photoshop.
Experience writing reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals; experience with science or nature photography and videography; experience with web page design and maintenance.
Experience with robotics, greenhouse control systems, remote imaging systems, or post‑harvest processing.
Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award‑winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell.
Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Cornell is an equal‑opportunity employer. For more information, visit https://hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds worldwide to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Science 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 prove 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 Horticulture Section is part of Cornell's School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS), a large internationally renowned group of academics with abundant interactions and joint projects. Members of the Section collaborate with colleagues working in areas of plant breeding, genomics, plant biology, international agriculture and many other areas of the life and agricultural sciences. For more information about SIPS and the Horticulture Section, please visit http://sips.cals.cornell.edu/. The Geneva campus also includes USDA facilities that house two units, the Plant Genetics Resources Unit (PGRU) and the Grape Genetics Research Unit (GGRU), comprised of over 30 staff and scientists who collaborate on a diverse array of research projects. The PGRU serves as the repository for the national apple germplasm collection as well as collections of hemp, other fruit and vegetable crops.
Program Focus Program research is focused on breeding, genetics, genomics, and physiology of willow bioenergy crops, hemp, hop, and other field and specialty crops. Shrub willow (Salix spp.) produces high yields of woody biomass when grown as a dedicated short‑rotation crop on marginal or underutilized land. Willow stems are harvested every three years and the plants resprout after each cutback, making willow fields productive for more than 20 years. Dr. Smart directs the largest willow breeding program in North America and collaborates with colleagues across North America on studies of willow biomass composition, willow crop management, and regional yield trials. Hemp has emerged as a new and popular crop on the NY landscape with potential to expand to 1 M ac of cultivation in the US in the next several years. Smart directs the largest academic hemp breeding program in the country aimed at developing cultivars with high yield and environmental adaptation to meet market demands for grain, fiber, and natural products. Smart also directs the Cornell hop breeding program, with the goal of selecting new, high‑yielding disease‑resistant hop cultivars for NYS craft brewers. The Smart collaborates with plant pathologists, agronomists, food scientists, ag engineers, materials scientists, and economists to produce cutting‑edge scientific results that benefit society.
Position Details This position is located within the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science.
Perform field and laboratory research under the general supervision of the supervisor on breeding and evaluation of hop varieties and breeding lines in nursery beds, yield trials, genetics trials, and greenhouse and growth‑chamber experiments. Specific responsibilities include: 1) collecting and managing data on crop growth and performance, 2) collecting, processing, and analyzing crop tissue samples using multiple analytical methods, 3) establishing and maintaining research field, greenhouse and growth‑chamber trials, 4) entering data into spreadsheets, checking data for quality, and maintaining accurate files, 5) maintaining field and lab instrumentation and equipment, 6) collecting and analyzing genetic materials produced from controlled pollinations, 7) coordinating with temporary staff in collecting and processing data and establishing and maintaining field trials and greenhouse plants, 8) collecting data and images from research trials and experiments, 9) assisting with the delivery of extension programming, including aiding with exhibits and field‑day events, 10) maintaining good communications within the program team, with collaborators at Cornell and other institutions and with stakeholders, and 11) identifying procedural problems and communicating those to the supervisor.
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 97.5% FTE. It is a one‑year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.
What We Need
Associate's Degree in biology, horticulture, agricultural science, plant pathology, forestry, or related discipline and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge and/or education in agricultural research methodology and formal training or knowledge of plant science or horticulture.
Proficiency in using a range of field and laboratory equipment and methodology, and statistical analysis; prior experience in collecting complex data and organizing a field research team.
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good eyesight, attention to detail, and fine motor skills; willingness to work in the field for long durations under harsh conditions; ability to carry out repetitive tasks for extended periods of time; lifting up to 50 lbs.; willingness to use loud equipment for extended periods of time.
Willingness to travel to field sites, including occasional extended overnight stays; willingness to communicate with team members using a personal cell phone.
Current US state driver's license and a successful driving background check.
Experience and commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Passion for 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; willingness to use personal mobile phone at work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in biology, horticulture, agricultural science, plant pathology, forestry, or related discipline.
Certified NYS pesticide applicator license.
Commercial driver's license.
FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot's License and experience flying unmanned aerial vehicles.
Experience driving tractors or heavy equipment and operating saws, mowers, and other power tools.
Familiarity with plant phenotyping instrumentation such as photosynthesis system and leaf area meters; experience identifying and surveying insect pests and pathogens; experience growing plants under greenhouse or growth‑chamber conditions.
Experience working with hop fields, hop harvest, drying, and knowledge of the brewing industry.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and methodology such as DNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, spectrophotometry; familiarity with bioinformatic analysis of DNA sequence data; experience with statistical packages such as JMP and graphics software such as Photoshop.
Experience writing reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals; experience with science or nature photography and videography; experience with web page design and maintenance.
Experience with robotics, greenhouse control systems, remote imaging systems, or post‑harvest processing.
Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award‑winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell.
Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Cornell is an equal‑opportunity employer. For more information, visit https://hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds worldwide to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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