- Auburn, Alabama, United States
- 2–6 years
Assists researchers in planning, maintaining or completing research programs and/or projects involved in the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts which require fundamental scientific/research knowledge, skills and abilities following relevant policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Responsibilities
- Conduct eDNA laboratory procedures, including sample collection and filtration, DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR amplification, and potentially library preparation for high-throughput sequencing to generate metabarcoding eDNA data
- Accurately track and manage samples using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or equivalent data management tools
- Follow and help maintain standard operating procedures in alignment
- Assist in quality control assessments of molecular data and ensure accurate documentation of results and lab activities
- Participate in bioinformatic preprocessing and analysis of sequencing data
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree