Environmental Lab Technician DNA Focus

Position: Environmental Lab Technician with DNA Focus
Support environmental research at the University of Manitoba as a Lab Technician skilled in molecular biology techniques. Utilize your expertise in DNA extraction and field sampling to advance scientific discovery.

This lab technician role involves a 35-hour workweek, requiring a BSc in Microbiology. Candidates must have hands-on experience in molecular biology and the ability to adapt to various fieldwork conditions. Essential skills include DNA sequencing, analysis using command-line tools, and proficiency in R and Python.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute DNA extraction for environmental sample analysis

• Prepare libraries for metagenomic DNA sequencing

• Conduct lab-based metagenomic sequencing operations

• Curate Latin names for newly identified organisms

• Analyze microbial communities through sequence classification

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field

• Proven experience in molecular biology

• Command-line experience (Linux and Windows)

• Field sampling capability under challenging conditions

• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping

Bring your technical skills and passion for microbiology to the University of Manitoba’s research initiatives.
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