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Temporary Lab Technician

Cornell University
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Dec 2025
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

   

Summary

Support lab maintenance tasks including cleaning dishware, maintaining supplies of autoclaved plastics, performing PCR, assisting graduate students and postdocs with Immunology-based projects.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Lab Technician to support our research team. Responsibilities include preparing and handling samples, performing routine laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have basic laboratory skills, familiarity with standard equipment, and the ability to follow established procedures. This is a short-term position offering hands-on experience in a collaborative scientific environment.

Requirements

Experience with immunology/biology lab techniques, basic lab maintenance, ability to communicate clearly.

Position Details

Schedule is flexible and expected to be variable, between 20-37.5hr per week, $20/hr, Ithaca.

   

University Job Title:

Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician

   

Job Family:

Temporary Technical

   

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

   

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

   

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

   

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

   

Company:

   

Contact Name:

Gabriel Gonzalez

   

Contact Email:

gag95@cornell.edu

   

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