Biologist

Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with project team to identify program goals and coordinate field and lab work;
• Work closely with Riverkeeper partners to coordinate sample collection, transportation, and analysis;
• Extract genomic DNA, run qPCR assays, generate amplicon next generation sequencing (NGS) libraries;
• Conduct bioinformatic analyses for amplicon NGS data;
• Calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting of in situ multiparameter water quality sensors;
• Regular water sampling and lab processing for water chemistry samples;
• Organize and document data, including digitization, quality control, and metadata documentation;
• Data analysis and visualization, manuscript preparation, and formal presentations of results

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in ecology, environmental science, geosciences, or a related discipline
• Competent data entry and management skills
• Competent genetic laboratory skills (i.e., DNA extraction, PCR, metabarcode library preparation)
• Water quality monitoring experience, including grab sample collection and processing
• Well-organized, able to work as part of a team, able to work independently, able to problem solve, good communication skills, attention to detail
• Must hold a valid driver’s