Genomics Research Assistant — Marine Genetics Lab

OSU Oregon State University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Job summary

State Fisheries Genomics Lab (SFGL) at Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. The incumbent will work with a team of researchers addressing science and management needs for COMES and ODFW.

The candidate will perform sample processing, data analysis, laboratory management, and student mentoring while maintaining data integrity and compliant, safe lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, or related field.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, electrophoresis, primer design, DNA sequencing, and microsatellite analysis.
• Familiarity with the collection, organization, and statistical analysis of data.
• Excellent communication skills and competency to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• High attention to detail, organization, and record keeping.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Sample processing and data analysis
• Administrative duties and laboratory management
• General data management
• Student training and mentoring
• Outreach Service Team production of genetic/genomic data
• Maintaining an efficient and productive laboratory

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

DNA extraction

PCR

DNA sequencing

Microsatellite analysis

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/genetics

Master's degree in biology/genetics

Tools

Cervus

COLONY

STRUCTURE

ONCOR

Rubias

R

Python

Perl

Job description

State Fisheries Genomics Lab (SFGL) at Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. The incumbent will work with a team of researchers addressing science and management needs for COMES and ODFW.

The candidate will perform sample processing, data analysis, laboratory management, and student mentoring while maintaining data integrity and compliant, safe lab