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About the Role

The Brito Lab in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a full-time research technician to develop new technical approaches for a translational program focused on turning computational predictions of human-commensal protein interactions into novel therapeutics for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and autoimmune disease. This is an early-stage translational project where the technician will contribute to independent research, assist with lab upkeep, and potentially publish results and contribute to commercialization efforts.

Responsibilities

Participate in independent and ongoing research projects pertaining to host-microbiome interactions and the validation of therapeutic candidates.
Assist with general lab upkeep.
Validate predicted protein-protein interactions involving cloning and molecular assays.
Perform functional and cell-based assays.
Conduct recombinant protein expression and purification.
Support in vivo efficacy studies (optional).
Participate in group meetings.
Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences, being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming.
Show respect, compassion, and empathy.
Engage and support others regardless of background or perspective.
Speak up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately.
Support work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

Associate's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
Hands-on experience with core molecular biology techniques, such as molecular cloning, PCR, and standard nucleic-acid and protein methods.
Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Manual dexterity.
Timely data generation.
Excellent multitasking abilities.
Ability and desire to acquire new technical skills in the wet lab.
Attention to detail.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and collaborators.
Computer skills, including use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must be motivated, hard-working, and organized.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques
Molecular cloning
PCR
Nucleic-acid methods
Protein methods
Mammalian cell culture
Aseptic technique
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Co-immunoprecipitation (bonus)
Proximity labeling (bonus)
Protein-protein interaction assays (bonus)
Recombinant protein expression and purification (bonus)
TEER / Transwell epithelial-barrier assays (bonus)
Gut epithelial models (e.g., Caco-2) (bonus)
Animal (mouse) handling (bonus)

Location

Ithaca, New York

Work Type

Full-time
On-site
Occasional weekend and evening work

Experience Level

Up to 2 years of relevant experience (minimum)
Multiple years of experience working in biological research laboratories (bonus)

Education Level

Associate's degree (minimum)
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (bonus)

Salary/Compensations

$24.31 - $26.87 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, winter break from December 25-January 1)
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study
Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering is a purpose-driven, inclusive community committed to developing the knowledge, capabilities, and people needed to forge a better future.
Comprising more than 10 schools and departments, rooted in Ithaca, New York, with a growing presence in New York City and a global network of alumni and collaborators.
Guided by core values, faculty and staff regularly engage across disciplines and intentionally bring together a range of perspectives to tackle societal challenges, develop the next generation of leaders, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
The primary mission of Cornell’s Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system through quantitative engineering analysis and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics.
A mission of nearly equal importance is to serve society by conducting research that develops quantitative linkages across scales in the human body and uses that development to build new tools to improve human health.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.”
No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.