Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT I) - Research

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an LVT to join the research team at the Biobank. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the daily recruitment, collection, accessioning, and handling of biological specimens. This role involves sensitive client communication on sample donation, informed consent, and euthanasia, requiring clarity, empathy, and cultural competence. The position requires emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability in a diverse and dynamic academic environment, contributing significantly to research and diagnostic objectives. The CVB is an ISO 20387 accredited resource providing biological material and associated data to the research community worldwide.

Employees working in the laboratory must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited institution or its equivalence approved by the NY state department of education, with NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed
• Up to 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in collecting and/or processing biological samples and using software for associated record keeping (such as an EMR) in a hospital or research setting.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle for sample transportation.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in animal handling and phlebotomy, collecting and/or processing biological samples and associated data.
• Experience in a biobank or similar research environment, with an understanding of the specific demands of such settings.
• Proficiency in handling or working with centrifuges, liquid nitrogen, -80C freezers, blood and tissue samples including postmortem samples.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite specifically Excel and Word
• Previous experience with adherence to a quality management system to ensure sample integrity and compliance.
• Familiarity and compliance with standard operating procedures for quality and biobank processes based on ISO 20387:2018.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• This is a full-time one-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer:

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 floating holidays to be used at your discretion

• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Who We Are:

The Biobank team is guided by our Core Values:

• We conduct rigorous scientific research using an interdisciplinary approach that encourages innovation.
• We build opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and growth that allow us to solve complex problems together.
• We value ethical behavior over expediency, which means we prioritize and ensure animal safety and welfare, maintain participant privacy and security, and practice participant and canine advocacy.
• We commit to transparency in all that we do, which includes sharing our scientific methods, making the data we collect openly available, declaring our funding sources, and communicating clearly with our team, our partners, and the public.
• We engage the public as citizen scientists, present evidence-based information in an accurate and accessible way and provide educational opportunities for our participants.
• We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment that is a growth opportunity for all and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
• We act with kindness, compassion, and respect toward all, including our team, our participants, our partners, and the public.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

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