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Sequencing Specialist
University of California Santa Cruz
Sequencing Specialist
University of California Santa Cruz
 Sequencing Specialist Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 16192 Initial Review Date (IRD) UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit. The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: 03-24-2021 Dept Marketing Statement The Genomics Institute supports the scientific efforts of principal investigators, which involves approximately 110 personnel (which includes approximately 60 career staff, 10 academic non-faculty members, 30 graduate student researchers, and a handful post doctoral scholars and student employees), participating in projects supported by funds from the federal and state governments, private gifts, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Additionally, the GI provides funding support for approximate 80 additional personnel for GI related projects. At this stage of the pandemic, new variants of SARS-CoV-2 are appearing in multiple places around the world. The goal of UC Santa Cruz is to help to detect new variants on the central coast of California by sequencing to genome of the virus. This position is a critical component of that effort, and will have a significant scientific and social impact on our efforts to limit the spread of the virus. A laboratory technician is sought to participate as part of a team providing DNA and RNA sequencing services to University of California campuses and other Academic collaborators, but especially the Genomics Institute at University of California, Santa Cruz. The position involves isolating nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) from biological samples, sequencing these samples, and managing data analyses particular to sequencing platforms. The incumbent will be supervised by Professor Beth Shapiro. That individual will extract and process DNA or RNA from biological samples and prepare, quantify, pool, and sequence these libraries using the Illumina sequencing platform. The incumbent will be able to operate devices for the successful collection of sequencing data from these samples. They will also manage data transfer to long term digital storage of sequencing data as well as contribute to bioinformatic analyses. In addition, this position will perform general lab management duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining a safe and functional laboratory environment, working in compliance with EH&S safety protocols, keeping laboratory safety training records, etc. More information about the Genomics Institute can be found at: https://ucscgenomics.soe.ucsc.edu Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary Information: Salary Range: $26.21 - $31.55/hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. No. of Positions: 1 Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Mid level benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100% Average Hours Per Week: 40 Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: This is a Limited appointment Job End Date: 4 months from hire date, with possibility of extension Work Location: UC Santa Cruz main campus Union Representation: Yes - TX Union Job Duties 70% - Core Function: Prepares and Processes Samples Duties/Responsibilities:
20% - Core Function: Laboratory Facility Maintenance Duties/Responsibilities:
10% - Core Function: Process and Analyze Data Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=16192&PostingSeq=1 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e965a9233720884c9c9f8c60bc729f9f
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