Conservation Genetics Research Associate I - Temporary Part Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate I performs assigned laboratory, wildlife/plant care, field duties and/or training initiatives in support of a variety of research, endangered species propagation, and/or community initiatives. The position reports to a Supervisor level or higher in the Conservation Science Department. Responsibilities include performing a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, wildlife care, and/or field duties, collecting, collating, maintaining, processing, and analyzing records relevant to current projects (e.g., data and biological samples), and documenting, filing, and maintaining records. The role also involves conducting assigned research, husbandry, and training activities, maintaining supply inventories, preparing purchase requisitions, and ensuring proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory, wildlife/plant care, and field equipment, coordinating repairs and maintenance with an administrative assistant.

Requirements

1 years of experience and/or certification in conducting laboratory or field-based research required.
Bachelor's Degree biological sciences or a specialized field specific to the position is required.
Trained in methodology and equipment used in the assigned area of biological research, animal care, diagnostics, social science or science communication.
Proficient in data and record keeping.
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to work effectively with others in a diverse environment.
Able to attend to the needs of assigned research collections and/or community members.

Nice To Haves

Recent graduate with hands-on or foundational laboratory experience in cell culture, including aseptic technique and maintaining primary cells.
Highly motivated with a meticulous approach to record-keeping and the ability to follow complex protocols with precision.
Eager to learn advanced experimental design and technologies including optimization of cell culture protocols, automated cell culture monitoring, metabolic analysis using the Agilent Seahorse, and machine learn analysis software’s.
Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of conservationists.
Passionate about contributing to a project that builds foundational protocols for biobanking of critically endangered Hawaiian bird species.
Experience with science communication or interpretation of scientific concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, wildlife care, and/or field duties, depending on the assignment.
Collect, collate, maintain, process, and analyze records relevant to current projects (e.g., data and biological samples).
Collect, record and analyze data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.
Document, file, and maintain records.
Conduct a variety of assigned research, husbandry, and training activities.
Work with team of administrative assistant to maintain supply inventories and prepare purchase requisitions.
Ensure laboratory, wildlife/plant care, and field equipment are properly maintained and calibrated and coordinates repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities with administrative assistant.