Research Technician Iii – Wang Lab

Research Technician III – Wang Lab

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Research Technician III – Wang Lab

Who we are:

The mission of the College of Human Ecology is to improve lives by exploring and shaping human connections to natural, social, and built environments. Through innovative collaborations and an interdisciplinary, applied approach, the College of Human Ecology addresses the complexity of the human experience. It is home to approximately 1000 undergraduates, 200 graduate students, 120 full-time faculty, and over 25,000 proud alumni.

The Wang Research Group, led by Dr. Yuhan Wang, PhD, in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, is actively seeking a dedicated full-time Research Technician. Our lab focuses on unraveling brain-body interactions that govern metabolic and physiological functions. We investigate the nervous system and its intricate connections with peripheral systems, focusing on food digestion, metabolism, and their implications for health conditions like obesity and diabetes. To support our mission, we employ cutting-edge imaging methods, including spatial transcriptomics and light-sheet microscopy, to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding neural circuits and their involvement in regulating bodily states. For details of our previous work, please visit here. The lab offers an inclusive and collaborative environment and exposure to diverse expertise and research areas within the Division.

What you will do:

As a Research Technician, you will:

• Conduct research projects that involve tissue histology, animal handling, molecular biology, and microscopy imaging.
• Be involved in data analysis using advanced machine learning and deep learning approaches.
• Collaborate with others on scientific projects.
• Participate in lab meetings, research-related discussions, and activities.
• Stay updated on relevant scientific literature.

This is a one-year appointment with a possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory job performance and funding availability.

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.

What you get:

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

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands and generous retirement programs. We invite you to follow this link to get more information on contract college benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2023-07/Benefits%20Overview%20CC%202022%20v2%20coverupdate.pdf
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end of year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
• Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
• Competitive wages

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Associate’s degree in science required and a minimum of six months of hands-on research lab experience, or the equivalent.
• Prior experience in histology, microscopy and molecular biology work.
• Strong record-keeping skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
• Proactive in seeking opportunities for skill development.
• Ability to learn new techniques with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to perform a variety of tasks.
• 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 of Science.
• Comfortable learning new computer programs.
• Proficiency in Python programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with microscopy imaging desired.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

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University Job Title:

Technician III

Job Family:

Technical

Level:

C

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$22.00 - $24.46

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Salina Hoque

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2023-12-05