Job Posting: Noninvasive Genetics Lab Manager at UW Seattle The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington has created a new shared genetics lab directed by Dr. Laura Prugh. We seek an experienced individual to help get the lab up and running, and to oversee a noninvasive genotyping project. Dr. Prugh is examining relationships among wolves, coyotes, and foxes in Denali National Park, and we estimate population sizes by genotyping feces. Other users of the lab may work on varied projects, including those focused on soils, plants, or other wildlife. We are currently setting up the lab with new equipment, including a droplet digital PCR system. The lab manager will work fairly independently to arrange equipment, purchase supplies, train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students while in the lab, and run genetic analyses.
Position is temporary, either part-time for 1 year (preferred) or full-time for 6 months, with a salary of $22.60 per hour. Ideal start date is Dec 5, 2016. Responsibilities and Tasks: - Non-invasive genotyping, extracting and amplifying DNA from hair and fecal samples of wild carnivores. - DNA extraction. - Optimization of PCR protocols. - mtDNA and microsatellite analyses for species and individual ID. - Use of software such as Genemapper to score alleles. - Generation of consensus genotypes from repeated PCR runs. - Estimation of genotyping error rates. - Purchasing supplies. - Training graduate and undergraduate students. - Assistance with manuscript preparation (with potential for co authorship). Minimum requirements: Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science, plus one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist I OR one year of full-time post-baccalaureate college in an appropriate field of science or technology. Previous experience extracting DNA and identifying individuals using microsatellites is required. Previous experience scoring gels using standard software (e.g., Genemapper) is required. Desired qualifications: Master's Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science with one year or more of research experience. Experience with low-copy and degraded DNA is highly preferred (hair, feces, ancient DNA). Previous supervisory experience is desirable. To apply, please follow instructions here: https://goo.gl/pgtc9r After applying online, please email a cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications, your cv, an unofficial copy of your transcripts, and contact information for 3 references in a single pdf to [email protected] by Nov 11, 2016.
