RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist PI, postdocs and PhD students with handling of environmental samples for chemical and microbiological analysis.
• Use molecular biology methods such as DNA/RNA extraction and purification, microscopy, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and quantitative-PCR, sequencing.
• Be in charge of day-to-day lab operations; including but not limited to well keeping of laboratory, sample and chemical inventory organization and sterilization.
• Independently perform work assignments to create various types of sequencing libraries from (DNA, RNA) environmental samples.
• Understand and interpret QC results and implement modifications as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 3+ years of lab experience in microbiology or genetics
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory and molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid and protein purification, PCR, and sequencing
• Experience with DNA extraction, quantification and amplification, sequencing with Illumina, Nanopore or PacBio platforms
• Familiarity with reading and understanding different forms of published literature
• Experience with Word and Excel, GSuite
• Detailed-oriented, well-organized, reliable and has initiative

TERMS & COMPENSATION

• This is a full-time, one year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be determined based on range by collective bargaining agreement.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to hire individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who share these same values and commitments.

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HOW TO APPLY

• A brief statement of interest in the position
• Hours and days available to work

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