Job Seekers, Welcome to ASHG Careers
Search Filters
Use this area to filter your search results. Each filter option allows for multiple selections.
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
NEW! NEW!
Cedars Sinai
Los Angeles, California
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Loading... Please wait.
Details
Posted: 12-Apr-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6141530
Jr. Specialist-Finger Lab
Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100, Step 1 - $56,600, Step 2.
This position provides technical, scientific, and organizational assistance to Dr. Mandi Finger's research at the Genomic Variation Lab (GVL) in the Department of Animal Science. GVL/Finger Lab research focuses on using molecular techniques to promote the conservation of threatened and endangered fish species in California and Nevada, including Delta Smelt, Longfin Smelt, and Lahontan cutthroat trout. The research addresses ecological and population genetics questions concerning genetic diversity and hybridization using a variety of genetic techniques. GVL research contributes to the fundamental knowledge about fish and wildlife populations of interest and informing collaborating agencies when making management decisions (e,g., additional protection, prioritization for translocations, captive breeding programs).
Research 90%
The Junior Specialist will be required to perform diverse molecular methods, maintain accurate and organized datasets, and effectively allocate work time between diverse tasks (ability to multitask is a must). Resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, openness to feedback, and the ability to adapt fluidly as research projects progress will be important for success. The candidate should understand fundamental ecological concepts as well as basic genetic principles. Technical skills developed in this position include sterile techniques, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, microsatellite fragment analysis, gel electrophoresis, working with 96-well plates, chip-based SNP genotyping, and Illumina library preparation.
The Junior Specialist will analyze data according to established protocols and assist the PI in formatting data for reports. They will learn to utilize various data and statistical analysis software programs, including GeneMapper, Cervus, STRUCTURE, PmX, and GenAlEx. They will keep detailed laboratory notebooks documenting benchtop work and write and edit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's); conduct peer-reviewed literature searches related to developing projects in the GVL; collaborate with other members of the GVL and other researchers when appropriate. They will be able to effectively communicate with a diverse array of colleagues in written and verbal form.
The Junior Specialist will assist the laboratory manager in consistent maintenance of lab equipment, and general upkeep of lab space. They will track inventory of all tissue and genomic DNA samples stored in the GVL. They will help the lab manager ensure that supplies are well -stocked and order supplies as needed, recording all expenses. They will keep track of chemical and safety records.
Successful candidates have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to learn from and work with other lab members as well as project stakeholders, including agency biologists. Junior specialists in the GVL often move on to be successful graduate students or agency biologists and are often co-authors on contributed manuscripts. Ability to work independently is a must.
Professional Competence 5%
The Junior Specialist will be required to contribute to scholarly manuscripts through data collection and scoring, helping to write methods sections, and reviewing and commenting on draft manuscripts, for which they will earn co-authorship on peer reviewed publications.
University and Public Service 5%
The Junior Specialist will participate in mentoring undergraduate student assistants as well as instructing and training visiting scholars, graduate students, staff, and volunteers in laboratory procedures.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07085
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
jeid-0d43bcf04f8dc140a4ac3e31a086ea66
About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.ashg.org/jobs/21240967/jr-specialist-finger-lab
Loading. Please wait.