Biological Collections Data Specialist (Job Code: OGL-ICBG-EL, posted 04/30/11)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) seeks a Biological Collections Data Specialist to participate in data management associated with its Philippine Mollusk Symbiont- International Cooperative Biodiversity Group (PMS-ICBG) and to participate in operation of the Ocean Genome Resource DNA and Tissue Repository (OGR). The position will be part-time initially (20-30 hours per week), but may lead to a full-time position in the future. We are seeking an employee with exceptional organizational and communication skills, a strong background in molecular biology, and who pays strong attention to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a collaborative group setting. The position is available immediately and offers exciting opportunities for organizational development, competitive compensation, and the potential for advancement within an academically oriented non-profit research institution. Brief Description The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for managing, developing, maintaining, curating, and updating metadata and bioinformatic data associated with our PMS-ICBG project (http://www.pms-icbg.org/). There is a real opportunity for creativity with this position as key aspects include an interest and ability to develop a bioinformatics component for the project (e.g., analyzing and tracking genome sequence data); and an opportunity to work with a large, diverse group of project participants to ensure a complete and up-to-date dataset that is useful for project participants and for bi-annual project reporting. Fieldwork in the Philippines (1-2 trips per year) and occasional domestic travel for meetings are possible, as well as occasional travel to obtain additional specimens for the Ocean Genome Resource (OGR) public biorepository. Currently, OGL is planning trips to Australia (1-3 weeks) and Florida (1 week) to subsample extensive museum collections. The timeline for these trips is very flexible. Applicant Requirements Applicants should meet the following basic requirements: BS, MS or PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Marine Biology or related field Coursework in molecular biology and taxonomy Laboratory experience including genomic material handling and storage Demonstrated expertise in database design and management; FileMaker Pro a plus. Field collection experience and/or collections management experience To Apply for the Position Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume (including publications, if applicable), and contact information for at least three references by email to [email protected] (referencing job code OGL-ICBG-EL in the subject line) or by regular mail to the address below. **** 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 encourages its research staff to pursue their own research ideas, to publish their results, and to seek extramural support for their research. Please direct all inquiries to: Daniel L. Distel, Ph.D., Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy, 240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938 [email protected]
