Trabaja de gerente de laboratorio y colecciones en un laboratorio enfocado en genómica de la conservación ~ Bioblogia.net

9 de marzo de 2022

Trabaja de gerente de laboratorio y colecciones en un laboratorio enfocado en genómica de la conservación

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The Funk Lab at Colorado State University is seeking a highly organized, enthusiastic, and motivated scientist to fill a Conservation Genomics Lab and Collections Manager position. The successful candidate will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team of post-docs, graduate students, other research staff, and faculty within the Biology Department at Colorado State. For more information on our research, please see the Funk Lab website (http://funklab.colostate.edu/).

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Preparing DNA sequencing libraries (whole genome, myBaits targeted capture, RADseq, etc.).
  • DNA extractions from a variety of tissue types.
  • Managing and training undergraduate research assistant and work study students.
  • Ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
  • Curating a tissue sample collection.
  • Renewing permits and submitting annual reports to appropriate agencies.
  • Maintaining collaborator relations, shipping sampling supplies, and receiving samples.
  • Maintaining compliance with environmental and safety procedures.
  • Managing written protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, etc. for lab and field work.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelors degree in biology, genetics, ecology, fish and wildlife biology, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as accomplish tasks independently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a willingness to follow instructions and direct others when needed.
  • Excellent and thorough laboratory notebook maintenance abilities.
  • Experience with basic and intermediate laboratory methods, including pipetting, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction.
  • Strong desire to learn new genomic sequencing methodologies.
Also strongly desired:
  • Experience with the DNA library preparation protocols listed above.
  • Experience with database management.
  • Graduate degree in biology, genetics, ecology, fish and wildlife
  • biology, or a related field.
Start date and duration
Preferred start date is on or before May 1, 2022, but is open to negotiation. Initially, the appointment will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance and the availability of research funds.

Applications
Interested applicants should send applications to Chris Funk (Chris.Funk@colostate.edu) by March 31, 2022. Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references saved as a single PDF file. In the cover letter please highlight your previous laboratory experience and interest in conservation genomics. Subject line should be “Funk Lab Manager Application”. This will be a full-time position, with benefits and an annual salary commensurate with experience.

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