Laboratory technician (entry level) at University of Wyoming, Laramie, in the Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology (Ernest) Lab.
Desired start date: September 1, 2016 Duration: 1 year with potential for renewal dependent on funding and satisfactory work performance. Full listing and applications instructions: For details on how to apply, see website: http://www.uwyo.edu/hr/hremployment/showjob.asp?jobid=13571 Lab website: http://www.wildlifegenetichealth.org/ The Technician position will assist in research that involves use of genomic and genetic DNA analysis and disease diagnostic data to examine population health, genetic diversity, and ecology of wildlife species. The position is primarily laboratory based and involves many and varied tasks. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have (required; details required in application): 1) Minimum of Bachelor's degree and at least one year of laboratory experience in molecular biology, genetics and/or genomic techniques. 2) Knowledge, skills, and abilities in laboratory bench work with DNA sample preparation and analysis. 3) Documented skills, abilities, and knowledge of Windows-based PC (personal computer at Windows7 or higher) computer work including laboratory research applications and programs including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. (required). 4) Ability to conduct occasional wildlife field work that may involve harsh environmental conditions, sampling wildlife (including live and dead animals; blood, tissues, feces, urine, strong smells, etc. (required). 5) Ability to work or travel occasionally for periods of time (such as a few days or up to a week) and including weekends, holidays, and evenings; a valid driver’s license. (required). 6) Vaccination for rabies and/or blood test for adequate rabies titer if rabies-vaccinated prior. Funding for vaccination and blood test will be provided as necessary after starting the position. (required). Additional preferred skills – see website for full listing: http://www.uwyo.edu/hr/hremployment/showjob.asp?jobid=13571 1. Documented keen interests in applied conservation-oriented research in population genetics, population genomics, landscape genetics, and ecology of wildlife and their pathogens. 2. Documented collegiality, excellent interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written) skills, demonstrated abilities to work well with diverse groups of people in a teamwork setting; demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in teams. 3. Documented skills, abilities, or knowledge in animal hair and/or fecal sample handling for DNA extraction and processing. 4. Documented abilities in laboratory and data analysis of Sanger DNA sequence, mitochondrial DNA, microsatellite DNA genotyping, SNP genotyping, analysis of electropherograms, or quantitative (real time) PCR. 5. Laboratory work with Next Generation Sequencing DNA library preparation and construction techniques and equipment (such as sonicator, DNA fragment analyzer, etc.), and next generation sequencing (NGS; Illumina or similar) data. 6. Documented skills, knowledge, and abilities in: math including laboratory and budgeting calculations. 7. Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) programs such as ArcGIS and/or other geospatial analysis programs in R; data analysis, map and publication-quality figure creation using GIS. 8. Documented skills, knowledge, and abilities in any of the following: relational data bases; programming platform R; bioinformatics knowledge, skills, abilities; Linux-based computing and programing; programming language used in genomic data analysis (such as Perl); population genetics statistical analysis. 9. Master's degree or other advanced degree (in an animal-oriented system), in discipline involving molecular biology, genetics and/or genomic techniques. Please make sure to detail how your background fits with “required” and “preferred” qualifications in your application in order to be considered for the position. University of Wyoming hosts excellent wildlife and ecology science and a collegial academic atmosphere. Laramie offers easy access to the Rocky Mountains and outdoor activities including skiing and hiking. The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness. We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check. To apply for this position please submit an electronic application via email in PDF format (preferably as a single pdf file) by email to [email protected] and include a cover letter stating interests in the position and documenting status of all required and any preferred qualifications listed above, C.V., and contact information (name, position, email, phone, institutional affiliation, and research area) for at least three work-related references to Dr. Holly Ernest, Professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair in Disease Ecology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Wyoming. Preferred start date is September 1, 2016 or as soon as possible after that date. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Contact: Dr. Holly Ernest, [email protected]
