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Cornell Human Ecology explores the complexity of human life. We bring together a wide range of perspectives to understand the full context of the human experience and improve lives at every scale, from cells to society. Our research and academic programs focus on the interaction of humans with their biological, economic, social and physical environments. Using Cornell's far-reaching extension network and the college's translational research methods, we deliver our findings directly to communities and families, ensuring that our work reaches those who need it most.

The Barrow lab of Molecular Nutrition within the Division of Nutritional Sciences focuses on tackling key challenges in obesity and metabolic diseases, mitochondrial disorders, and precision nutrition. The lab explores innovative strategies, including activating brown fat thermogenesis, to address metabolic dysfunction at the molecular level. Through leveraging proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, viral targeting, and genetic mouse models, the Barrow lab aims to uncover novel molecular targets and elucidate mechanisms with therapeutic potential in combating these complex nutritional and metabolic challenges.

The is seeking a full-time research technician to provide basic laboratory support to the principal investigator, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in performing scientific research aimed at understanding the mechanistic basis of mitochondrial and metabolic disease. The responsibility includes lab organization, making common stock solutions, and assisting graduate students with animal husbandry. Joining the Barrow lab offers an exhilarating opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the forefront of combating obesity, metabolic diseases, and mitochondrial disorders while pioneering precision nutrition interventions for personalized health outcomes! This position is an excellent platform for individuals interested in gaining biomedical research experience for graduate or professional schools (medical, pharmacy etc.).

This is a renewable one-year appointment depending upon satisfactory job performance and funding availability.

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship.

Employment will end upon the expiration of work authorization in the US. Continued employment in this position is subject to eligibility to work in accordance with US immigration laws.

This is a fully on-site position.

Required qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a biology-related field, plus minimum 6 months experience or an equivalent combination.
• Willing to work with and handle mice.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in completing and communicating the results of work tasks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Background knowledge in Biology and/or Biochemistry.
• Experience in common computing software platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• This position is fully onsite. Employee may be able to work remotely occasionally with prior supervisor's approval.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: .
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• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-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

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