Environmental DNA Lab Technician

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE • Missoula, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the US Forest Service, is recruiting environmental DNA (eDNA) lab technicians to support conducting genetic lab work on fish and wildlife species at the National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation. We are seeking a laboratory technician to aid in analysis of genetic samples for projects related to aquatic and wildlife conservation. This work is in furtherance of USDA Forest Service goals to generate the best available scientific information to inform forest planning, NEPA and other federal legislation for our National Forest System (NFS) partners.

Requirements

• Experience in genetics lab techniques include DNA extraction and PCR/qPCR
• Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established molecular protocols and adapt to new ones
• Willingness to work a variable schedule in response to project needs
• Team oriented and communication skills
• Skills in communicating science and teaching new molecular protocols to trainees
• Experience in data organization, data manipulation and data management and curation
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related, applied science OR two years of molecular biology lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and cataloging samples
• Data entry and QAQC
• DNA extraction
• Analyzing eDNA samples via quantitative PCR
• General lab tasks such as QAQC, supplies/inventory, equipment sterilization, and calibrations, cleaning lab spaces, building eDNA sampling kits.

Benefits

• holiday pay
• company-paid premium comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance
• $25,000 Life/AD&D policy
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies are available, along with voluntary Life/AD&D policies for family members.
• Mental health support resources are employer provided
• competitive PTO accrual
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree