ICatch.Bozeman.Montana.US.Molecular_Lab_Technician

The Role We're hiring a Molecular Lab Technician to provide hands-on support in technical benchtop skills to our science team leads. Molecular Lab Technicians work in a fully equipped molecular lab setting. This position is ideal for recent graduates eager to launch their careers in applied biotechnology, as well as experienced technicians looking to contribute to fisheries technology development. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and excited to help build field-ready diagnostic solutions from the ground up, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do
- Catalog, process, and prepare tissue samples for DNA/RNA extraction and downstream molecular work.

- Execute established molecular protocols including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR amplification, library preparation for high-throughput sequencing, assay testing and validation, and lateral flow.

- Prepare samples and materials for field sampling and testing.

- Work efficiently and independently under the direction of the science team leads.

- Maintain rigorous lab documentation and sample chain-of-custody.

- Support lab operations by tracking inventory, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies.

- Assist with general lab organization and safety compliance.

Required Skills
- Master's or Bachelor's degree (the latter with relevant coursework and research experience) in biology, molecular biology, genetics/genomics, biochemistry, fisheries/wildlife science, or closely related field.

- Hands-on experience with basic molecular biology techniques.

- Careful worker who is diligent, organized, and able to work independently.

- Exceptional organization skills with expertise in spreadsheet management and structured file management in Google Drive or similar collaborative platforms.

- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable thriving on a small startup team.

- Able to work on-site in Bozeman, MT in a hands-on lab environment.

- Eligible to work in the United States. Preferred Skills
- Experience in molecular assay development and testing.

- Familiarity with bioinformatic and/or quantitative data analyses.

- Familiarity with chain-of-custody and forensic protocols.

- Experience with lab inventory and LIMS software.

Additional Requirements Employment is contingent on:

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

- Successful completion of a background check.

- Successful verification of education credentials and relevant professional experience.

- Signing a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement. Compensation, Location, & Timeline The initial hire is for one year with additional years possible given satisfactory performance and available funding. Full-time, on-site employment in Bozeman, Montana; remote work options are not feasible. Competitive industry compensation commensurate with experience and generous benefits package. Start date is as soon as possible, but no later than December 1, 2026.To

Apply Submit the following items as a single PDF document to jobs with "Lab Technician" in the subject line: 1. CV (up to 3 pages)2. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) 3. Contact information for 3 professional references

Applications will be reviewed immediately. Position is open until filled, apply as soon as possible for full consideration.