Field Assistant II- Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center- CALS- School of Integrative Plant Sciences(SIPS)

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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.

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Position Summary:

The employee will assist in performing assigned field and greenhouse tasks that are associated with the plant breeding program. This includes providing standard care for research plants including keeping accurate records of plant accession numbers, growing the plants in the greenhouse, propagating plants as instructed, planting field trials of impatiens plants, weeding field plants, and taking data as needed. Other activities include, but are not limited to, basic greenhouse work such as irrigating and watering plants, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting seedlings, moving plants, staking plants as needed, harvesting flowers, labeling pots, and general care of research plants.

Other duties include working with the alstroemeria field trials such as irrigating and watering plants, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting seedlings, moving plants, staking plants as needed, harvesting flowers, labeling pots, and general care of research plants. The person in this position will handle fertilizers, potting materials, etc. and remove/dispose of trash, soil and other waste in compliance with safety protocols in place.

This position is located at Cornell University's Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center (LIHREC) at 3059 Sound Ave. in Riverhead, NY. It is approximately 315 miles from Ithaca. The position is part of the School of Integrative Plant Science's section of Horticulture.

This is a full-time position at 39 hours per week. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. The employee will work under the direction of Dr. Mark Bridgen.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree and at least one year of relevant experience with plant tissue culture and breeding.

• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain at times and to work outside in hot, uncomfortable weather.

• Experience with irrigation equipment.

• Must possess basic computer skills for the purposes of data entry, record keeping, and informational searches.

• Flexibility to work extended day time hours.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.

• Ability to work independently once provided sufficient direction.

• Ability to work alone or with a team and problem-solve as needed.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.

• Must be safety oriented; know, understand, adhere, and train others to conform to all safety requirements and regulations.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

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