Description
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a skilled Medical Technologist to support veterinary diagnostic and research activities through a wide range of laboratory procedures. This role performs routine, complex, and specialized histology techniques on diverse specimen types, ensuring accurate tissue processing, staining, and slide imaging to support diagnostic interpretation. You will join a collaborative laboratory team where your technical expertise helps keep daily operations running smoothly and supports the work of pathologists, residents, and students. This position offers the opportunity to apply and grow your skills across all areas of the histology lab while contributing to high-quality diagnostics and continuous improvement.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing routine and advanced Histopathology procedures.
- Supporting the maintenance of smooth lab operations and assisting with the resolution of technical issues.
- Monitoring and upholding quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Participating in complex technical projects or process evaluation.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, or in a biological science, with a minimum experience of four years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in histology laboratory procedures, with specific understanding of veterinary histology.
- Ability to organize competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to balance individual responsibilities with shared workflow and communication.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including but not limited to sitting or standing for extended periods of time while performing work responsibilities, and being able to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to adhere to quality and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification in Histotechnology.
Important Details about the Position
- This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
- This is a full-time three-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
- We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
- Relocation assistance will not be provided for this 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
- Resume
- Cover Letter
What We Offer:
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
- An award-winning employer provided benefits program
- Comprehensive health care options
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Generous retirement contributions
- Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's
- Tuition Assistance program
- Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits
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.
Anatomic Pathology (AP) offers comprehensive diagnostic services including postmortem examination, histopathology, biopsy evaluation, and diagnostic immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. They expertly process and evaluate specimens from a wide range of species at the request of veterinarians to aid in the identification of injury and disease that can threaten the life of a single animal or an entire population.
Questions?
Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu
