Biological Scientist II

Classification Title:

Biological Scientist II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Masters degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Plant Breeding and Germplasm Management -Plan modify designs and implement breeding nurseries field trials greenhouse experiments and controlled-environment experiments. Assist with the development maintenance evaluation and advancement of germplasm. Driving to site locations will be required.

Molecular and Genomic Research -Perform molecular biology procedures including DNA/RNA extraction PCR genotyping and related laboratory techniques. Perform sequencing QTL mapping GWAS genomic prediction and other quantitative-genetic analyses.

Research Program Coordination -Coordinate day-to-day research activities with faculty PI graduate students undergraduate researchers. Maintain laboratory greenhouse field and research equipment. Train and supervise students technicians and other research personnel.

Data Management and Analysis -Maintain organize research records and databases. Assist with statistical analysis and visualization of breeding and experimental data.

Other -Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and contribute to grant-funded research objecti

Expected Salary:

$53000; commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Masters degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• PhDs degree in plant breeding genetics horticulture agronomy or specialty-crop research.
• Experience with controlled crosses plant propagation seed handling and breeding population management.
• Experience conducting field or greenhouse experiments.
• Experience with DNA extraction PCR genotyping or other molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with plant phenotyping and image-based data collection.
• Experience using R Python or other statistical/data-analysis software.
• Experience working with QTL mapping GWAS genomic selection genomic prediction or other quantitative-genetic approaches.
• Good inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Required Experience:

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