The Funk Lab at Colorado State University is seeking a highly organized, enthusiastic, and motivated scientist to fill a Conservation Genomics Lab and Collections Manager position. The successful candidate will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team of post-docs, graduate students, other research staff, and faculty within the Biology Department at Colorado State. For more information on our research, please see the Funk Lab website (http://funklab.colostate.edu/).
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing DNA sequencing libraries (whole genome, myBaits targeted capture, RADseq, etc.).
- DNA extractions from a variety of tissue types.
- Managing and training undergraduate research assistant and work study students.
- Ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Curating a tissue sample collection.
- Renewing permits and submitting annual reports to appropriate agencies.
- Maintaining collaborator relations, shipping sampling supplies, and receiving samples.
- Maintaining compliance with environmental and safety procedures.
- Managing written protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, etc. for lab and field work.
- Bachelors degree in biology, genetics, ecology, fish and wildlife biology, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as accomplish tasks independently.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to follow instructions and direct others when needed.
- Excellent and thorough laboratory notebook maintenance abilities.
- Experience with basic and intermediate laboratory methods, including pipetting, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction.
- Strong desire to learn new genomic sequencing methodologies.
- Experience with the DNA library preparation protocols listed above.
- Experience with database management.
- Graduate degree in biology, genetics, ecology, fish and wildlife
- biology, or a related field.
Preferred start date is on or before May 1, 2022, but is open to negotiation. Initially, the appointment will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance and the availability of research funds.
Applications
Applications
Interested applicants should send applications to Chris Funk (Chris.Funk@colostate.edu) by March 31, 2022. Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references saved as a single PDF file. In the cover letter please highlight your previous laboratory experience and interest in conservation genomics. Subject line should be “Funk Lab Manager Application”. This will be a full-time position, with benefits and an annual salary commensurate with experience.
