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The Fish and Wildlife Disease lab at The Research Foundation of the State University of New York for the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is seeking to fill a full-time appointment for a Senior Research Support Specialist (molecular biologist) to work on 2 projects: 1) Population genetics and genetic identification of wildlife species from non-invasive samples (80%), and 2) molecular biology and strain typing of Mycobacterium species from laboratory zebrafish (20%). The Senior Research Support specialist will work on molecular biology projects led by Dr. Christopher Whipps working with a team of faculty and graduate students (Whipps lab http://www.esf.edu/efb/whipps/; Cohen lab http://jcohenlab.weebly.com/; Ryan lab http://sadieryan.weebly.com/). This position will require strong organization, communication, and math skills; also must be able to handle high volume testing accurately and effectively and work with biological tissues and infectious agents safely. Brief Description of Duties: DNA extraction from tissues, cultures, and scats; running and modifying PCR assays for genotyping microsatellites from cottontail rabbits and other wildlife species; PCR-RFLP assays for species identification of rabbits and bacteria; preparation for DNA sequencing and sequence analysis; troubleshooting microsatellite genotyping data; ordering supplies; assisting graduate and undergraduate students with research; general laboratory management. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Microbiology or related fields; experience in DNA extraction techniques and PCR. Preferred Qualifications: A strong background in population genetics, laboratory management, and microbiology. Genetics techniques including optimizing and troubleshooting PCR, and genetic analysis. Experience with isolation of bacteria from animal tissues, bacterial culture media preparation, growth and preservation of cultures, bacteriological staining and biochemical techniques. Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by August 1, 2014 to assure optimal consideration. Application Procedure: Employment application is required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/ Attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, resume and contact information for three employment references.
