Marine Biologist - Genetics Technician

Job Title: Marine Biologist - Genetics Technician
Location: La Jolla, CA
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description (scope of work)
IBSS is seeking a Genetics Technician to provide support services for laboratory and field work involved in collecting and processing samples and data, issuing associated reports, and responding to strandings on an as needed basis.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process tissue samples for use in marine turtle and marine mammal genetics projects.
• Processing includes, but is not limited to, curation of tissue and DNA samples for the molecular tissue archive; data entry and querying in MS Access
• DNA extraction (eDNA, blood, tissue, fecal), quantification (spectroscopy, fluorometry), PCR, mtDNA sequencing (Sanger) and nuclear microsatellite DNA genotyping (genescan-based), NGS library preparations (including reduced representation, targeted amplicon based, whole genome)
• Transferring, labeling, and long term storage of samples and DNA
• Provide core support for molecular laboratories including:
• preparation of reagents and autoclave;
• stocking lab with supplies and reagents;
• inventorying and preparing orders for molecular lab supplies;
• running and maintaining lab equipment;
• preparing biopsy kits for sample collection, etc
• Participate in fieldwork, stranding response and necropsy sessions on an as needed basis including driving government vehicles when necessary
• Provide editorial services (reviewing, editing (grammar, spelling, comprehension), and writing, including laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidance, manuscripts, and website content related to projects
• Scan historical field sample documents, organize digital data files, enter lab results and records into provided database, and prepare data summary spreadsheets

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus three (3) years of experience in related field or combination of such totaling seven (7) years combined education and experience.
• Master's Degree may be substituted for experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a molecular laboratory setting with a focus on genetic research including DNA extraction, quantification (spectroscopy, fluorometry), PCR and mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequencing and genotyping for marine turtles.
• Experience with relational databases including data entry and querying.
• Experience curating tissue and DNA samples.
• Desired Skills:
• Experience with molecular laboratory equipment including: Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer, BioRAD ddPCR machine, 3730 genetic analyzer, Illumina MiSeq, Oxford nanopore sequencer.
• Experience with molecular (sequence) data analysis using Genemapper and Geneious.
• Experience responding to sea turtle strandings and participating in necropsies.
• Experience participating in marine turtle field research, including collecting data and biological sampling during field efforts.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department, Francesca Urrutia at (703) 826-4302, or email at HR@ibsscorp.com