Process fur seal scat and fecal loop samples, extract DNA, perform and optimize PCR, prepare sequencing libraries, and support prey reference sequencing. Maintain sample records and metadata, apply quality controls, assist with bioinformatics and statistical comparisons, and report laboratory methods and data quality. Applicants must have at least one year of directly related specialized experience or graduate education, with qualifying combinations of education and experience accepted. Relevant knowledge includes molecular biology and genetics laboratory methods, PCR and primer optimization, natural and aquatic sciences, and Windows-based productivity, database, and molecular biology software.
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
