Genetics Lab Technician – Salmon Genomics (Hagerman)

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s Genetics Laboratory Technician position is based at Hagerman, Idaho, within CRITFC’s Fishery Science Department. The role supports conservation genetics work on salmonids and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin, under supervision of the Lead Geneticist and Lab Managers, collaborating with CRITFC staff in Portland, OR.

This in-person position emphasizes tissue sampling, DNA extraction, library preparation, genetic marker analysis, data

Responsibilities

• Prepare sampling materials for collecting fish tissue samples in the field
• Extract DNA from fish tissues
• Prepare DNA libraries for next-generation sequencing (e.g., GT-seq, whole genome)
• Analyze genetic markers on specialized laboratory equipment
• Data entry into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Progeny database
• Complete QA/QC protocols
• Communicate effectively with project leaders and team members
• Participate in inter-agency workgroups, as necessary
• Other duties as assigned and as appropriate to CRITFC goals and purposes.

Job description

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s Genetics Laboratory Technician position is based at Hagerman, Idaho, within CRITFC’s Fishery Science Department. The role supports conservation genetics work on salmonids and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin, under supervision of the Lead Geneticist and Lab Managers, collaborating with CRITFC staff in Portland, OR.

This in-person position emphasizes tissue sampling, DNA extraction, library preparation, genetic marker analysis, data