DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist

DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist (JPF02047) DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist to DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist Job #

JPF02047

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist (Junior Specialist Rank) Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year. A salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600. Percent time: Full-time (100%) Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications. Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: May 5, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Wednesday, May 5, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UCSC Paleogenomics Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist. The Paleogenomics Laboratory is a joint venture between Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Beth Shaprio and Biomolecular Engineering Professor Ed Green. Under the direction of Dr. Ed Green, the successful candidate will support and assist in research that uses a genomics approach to understand how genetic variation is distributed among populations over geographic space, and how this changes through time. The duties of this job are to: 1) extract DNA from a variety of tissues, including bone, hair, and other tissues, using in-house protocols; 2) assess the quality of DNA extractions using PCR and other quantitation methods; 3) prepare and quantify genomic libraries for next-generation sequencing; 4) perform next generation sequencing using standard Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) equipment; and 5) perform preliminary quality control analyses of recovered data using bioinformatics approaches. The selected candidate must be able to learn new techniques and implement protocols with attention to detail and to participate in the research of UCSC faculty through DNA extraction, genomic library preparation, sequencing, analytical measurements, and through training and supervision of users. We are particularly interested in identifying a candidate with experience using the Illumina sequencing platform. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Ecology and Environmental Biology Department:

https://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, evolutionary biology, or a related scientific field. A minimum of six months' previous experience in laboratory research (this may include experience gained while earning degree). Knowledge of and experience with troubleshooting DNA extraction, PCR amplification, genomic library preparation, and DNA sequencing protocols. Bioinformatic skills, including knowledge of command-line interfaces and UNIX as well as pipelines for analysis of quality control of NGS data. Your application must demonstrate (e.g., in your C.V. or cover letter) that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement.