Genetics Lab Technician Genetics Laboratory Technician is a position that is part of CRITFC's Fishery Science Department, but will be located with the genetics group at the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station in Hagerman, ID. This research group is involved in testing conservation, evolution, and ecological theories related to salmonids and other fishes. The Genetics Laboratory Technician will work under the Lead Geneticist and Lab Managers, in association with CRITFC geneticists and other technicians, as well as staff of the Fishery Science Department in Portland, OR. Efforts will focus on applying empirical genetics/genomics data to address questions related to conservation and recovery of steelhead, Chinook, sockeye, and coho salmon, sturgeon, lamprey, and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin. This is an in-person position located in Hagerman, Idaho. Responsibilities Prepare sampling materials for collecting fish tissue samples in the field Extract DNA from fish tissues Prepare DNA libraries for next-generation sequencing (e.g., RAD-seq, RNA-seq, GT-seq)Analyze genetic markers on specialized laboratory equipment Data entry into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Progeny database Complete QA/QC protocols Communicate effectively with project leaders Participate in inter-agency work groups, as necessary Other duties as assigned and as appropriate to CRITFC goals and purposes. Pay Rate $ 23.98 to $ 27.17 per hour Location: Hagerman Idaho Closing Date: Open until filled. For additional information and to apply: https://critfc.org/jobs/genetics-lab-technician/ Rebekah L. Horn, PhD Fisheries Geneticist, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission P: (208) 837-9096 x1128 E: rhorn@critfc.org W: www.critfc.org Hagerman Genetics Lab 3059-F National Fish Hatchery Rd Hagerman, ID 83332 PUTTING FISH BACK IN THE RIVERS AND RESTORING THE WATERSHEDS WHERE THEY LIVE "Rebekah L. Horn" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)