A full-time lab technician position (Research Specialist I) is available in ecological genetics at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Primary duties include maintenance of plankton cultures (mainly Daphnia), work with live organisms, experiments with marine microbes, general genetics techniques and lab management. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field. A driver's license and a driving record that qualifies the technician to drive university vehicles is required. Required tasks include lifting 20 kg. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and time-management skills, good communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and an understanding of scientific operations and record-keeping. Preference will be given to candidates with the following characteristics: prior experience working in a live-animal, microbiology, aquatics or genetics lab; working knowledge of freshwater biology and/or marine microbiology; working knowledge of and experience with basic genetics techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis); problem-solving skills; ability to supervise undergraduate assistants; and the initiative to become a resource for other members of the lab. Information about the research goals can be found at http://www.biol.sc.edu/~dudycha/ and http://www.biol.sc.edu/~rlong/
Anticipated start date: Aug 15th. The position includes health insurance, leave and retirement benefits. To apply, go to http://uscjobs.sc.edu and search for Requisition #770928.
