Staff Scientist I (Job Code: OGL-SS-EL) The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) seeks a staff scientist to participate in and manage all aspects of operation of the Ocean Genome Resource DNA and Tissue Repository. The successful candidate will have experience and general knowledge of collection management, basic techniques of molecular biology and microbiology (e.g., high throughput DNA extraction and handling, gel electrophoresis, PCR amplification, cloning, library construction, sterile technique, etc.), and excellent computer and data management skills. Knowledge of marine science, field collection, taxonomy, and systematics is also desirable. We are seeking an employee with exceptional organizational, communication, supervisory, and laboratory skills, who pays strong attention to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a collaborative group setting. The position is available in June 2010 and offers exciting opportunities for organizational development, competitive salary and benefits, and the potential for advancement within a new academically oriented non-profit research institution.
Responsibilities of the position include: 1) Building, modifying, and maintaining the OGR collections, databases, websites, and participating in all aspects of planning, collection, acquisition, accession, preparation, preservation, identification, documentation, storage, and distribution of genome resource samples. 2) Developing research programs and scientific methodologies essential to the growth of the Ocean Genome Resource Biorepository. 3) Contributing to the broader educational, outreach, and fundraising goals of OGL. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, list of publications, and contact information for at least three references by email to [email protected] (referencing job code OGL-SS-EL in the subject line - required for proper processing) or by regular mail to the following address: Daniel L. Distel Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy 240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938 [email protected] About OGL Ocean Genome Legacy, Inc. is a publicly supported non-profit research organization dedicated to exploration, description, documentation, and preservation of the genomic diversity of the oceans. Located on the campus of New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA. OGL is an equal opportunity employer that receives support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health. OGL provides a research environment that encourages creativity and career development through publication and pursuit of extramural support.
