Research Technician - Saillant

University of Southern Mississippi • Ocean Springs, MS • 1h ago

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This is an entry-level temporary technical position in marine finfish aquaculture and genetics with a focus on the on-going program on tripletail Lobotes surinamensis. Characteristic duties include preparation and maintenance of recirculating aquaculture systems, collection, preparation, and maintenance of field and laboratory samples and data, and contribution to general laboratory maintenance. The incumbent works within routine husbandry activities associated with aquaculture production from larval to adult stages. Activities in aquaculture facilities include broodstock management, live feeds production, larval and juvenile husbandry, health management, operation of recirculating aquaculture systems, and execution of experimental protocols for the control of captive reproduction and larval culture. Activities in the genetics laboratory include DNA isolation, preparation of genomic libraries for sequencing, implementation of genetic assays and interpretation of results. Work is performed under the supervision of a biologist, scientist or an administrative or technical superior. The position will be located at the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center in Ocean Springs, MS. The Center is part of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), a unit of the University of Southern Mississippi. The Center is located on the Cedar Point campus of GCRL, a 225-acre site devoted primarily to marine aquaculture. The Center currently includes approximately 100,000 square feet of culture space devoted to live feeds, broodstock, hatchery, nursery/growout, laboratory, experimental, and analytical facilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Duty Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations

Conducts molecular genetic analyses, DNA extraction, library preparation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the laboratory and production areas

Assist PI with ordering and accounting and record keeping

Participates in research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures and participates in planning activities and translating the outcomes and results to form recommendations for management.

Follows standard operating procedures.

Provides detailed records and data entry for samples and laboratory processes

Performs maintenance of laboratory equipment, keeps maintenance records.

Performs other similar duties as required or assigned.

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