CESR Operator
Cornell UniversityTown of Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted April 30, 2026
52000 - 60100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) carries out research in accelerator physics and engineering as well as supporting the operation of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR) for photon science through the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS).
Job Description
CESR Operators contribute to the research mission of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences & Education (CLASSE) by monitoring, running, and repairing various systems for the accelerator complex on Cornell’s Ithaca campus.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and 2-4 years’ relevant experience or an equivalent combination, including formal training beyond high school diploma/GED or college coursework
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Aptitude to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing
- Aptitude to adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands
- Commitment to safety of personnel and equipment
- Experience operating lab equipment, diagnosing problems in a technical setting, following protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Willing and able to work shifts and weekends as needed for 24/7 operation
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- 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
- Two additional floating holidays
