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Ithaca (Main Campus), United States of America
Onsite
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The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks two Medical Technologist Assistants to support the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory within the Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC). This position performs tissue trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and other histology procedures while supporting veterinary pathologists, trainees, and research investigators with high-quality laboratory services. The role also assists with equipment operation and maintenance, quality practices, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results. If you enjoy detailed technical work and take pride in producing high-quality laboratory results, you will enjoy working in this role.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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
Preferred Qualifications
Important Details about the 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
What We Offer:
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
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 Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) is a high-visibility and high-volume veterinary diagnostic laboratory that promotes the health, productivity, and welfare of food-and fiber-producing animals, companion animals, and zoo and wildlife populations. Through its comprehensive veterinary diagnostic services, the AHDC detects animal diseases and supports animal and public health, promotes environmental stewardship, and fosters economic growth.
The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory offers comprehensive diagnostic services, including postmortem examination, histopathology, specialty pathology services covering hepatopathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology, and ocular pathology, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization testing.
Questions?
Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu
University Job Title:
Medical Technologist Asst
Job Family:
Health
Level:
C
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$24.30 - $26.21
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Gabriel Gonzalez
Contact Email:
gag95@cornell.edu
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2026-05-14