BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Location: Seattle, WA, USA
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is a public international organisation established by a Convention between Canada and the United States of America, providing research and stock management advice on Pacific halibut. We are seeking a full-time Biological Science Laboratory Technician to support research projects conducted by the IPHC Secretariat.
The IPHC is a public international organization and as such will consider applicants regardless of nationality. Non-US Citizens will be required to obtain a G4 VISA for work in the USA, with the assistance of the Secretariat.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. marine biology, fisheries, fish physiology, fish genetics, zoology, environmental science, etc.);
• At least three years of specialised experience performing technical work on (1) DNA purification and genotyping techniques, (2) next generation sequencing library preparation, and (3) gene expression analyses by quantitative real-time PCR;
• Knowledge of bioinformatics applications for PCR primer design, quantitative real-time PCR data analyses, and transcriptome sequence analyses;
• Knowledge of computer functions related to data input and retrieval, and routine analysis of data.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Manage the Biological and Ecosystem Science laboratory, involving ordering of supplies and laboratory equipment, and create and maintain an inventory of biological samples, laboratory supplies and equipment;
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Process and analyse biological samples from Pacific halibut resulting from IPHC research activities;
• Establish technical and analytical protocols in the Biological and Ecosystem Science laboratory;
• Responsible for laboratory safety, inventory and documentation of chemicals, and coordination with IPHC safety officer;
• Train Secretariat staff to conduct specific techniques as needed;
• Responsible for supervising and evaluating laboratory work conducted by undergraduate interns as part of the IPHC Internship program. Responsible for coordinating and developing research projects in conjunction with other Secretariat staff.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• May also participate in the collection of biological samples in the field;
• Comply fully with all IPHC policies, including but not limited to the Business Ethics and Conduct, and to declare any actual or potential perceived conflicts of interest (Secretariat staff are prohibited from holding or being the beneficiary for any interest in the Pacific halibut industry);
• As in all positions at the IPHC, carry out other duties as assigned as part of a small and flexible organisation.