Biologist II

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a research professional to contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research involving marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The role includes lab work, data collection and analysis, data management, literature review, and the preparation of reports and presentations, with opportunities to author technical manuscripts.

The position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and may include light lab management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with two years of relevant experience in biology/chemistry-related field.
• Experience in population genetics research, experimental design, data collection and analyses.
• Publication record and experience with microsatellites and genomic library preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research projects for marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates.
• Perform laboratory research, data collection and analysis, data management and literature synthesis.
• Prepare reports, presentations and author technical manuscripts; participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support lab management as a minor component of duties.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Laboratory techniques

Data management

Scientific writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in biology or chemistry

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management with 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to our ongoing population genetic and molecular tool research projects on marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. Work will include laboratory research (some field research), data collection and analysis, data management, literature review and synthesis, preparation of reports and presentations as well as authoring technical manuscripts. Some activities will include work on multi-disciplinary teams. A minor component will include aspects of lab management. Strong quantitative, organizational, computer, writing and inter-personal skills will be fundamental to completing necessary job duties.Minimum and Additional RequirementsA master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and two (2) years of experience relevant to the job.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in biology preferred. Demonstrated abilities to conduct population genetics research including experimental design, data collection and analyses and report preparation. Publication record and experience with microsatellites, genomic library preparation, and demonstrated bioinformatic skills preferred. Knowledge of marine and/or freshwater fishes of the southeastern US and the capability to work independently.Additional CommentsA current CV is requested to supplement the required state application.