Research Technician
Cornell UniversityTown of Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
46800 - 48560 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, part of Cornell Research & Innovation, researchers push the frontiers of biology by decoding how cells function at the molecular level.
Job Description
A Research Technician position is available in Dr. Tara Fischer's research group at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to support research in molecular and cellular mechanisms of organelle quality control and immunity in neurodegenerative disorders. This will be an excellent opportunity to perform full-time research in a recently established lab at Cornell.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Relevant work experience - Up to 2 years
- Orientation towards learning
- Motivated to perform high quality research
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Comfortable working independently and as a part of a collaborative team
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
