[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Staff Scientist I, Ocean Genome Legacy, MA

2010-04-23 Thread Abigail Fusaro
Staff Scientist I
(Job Code: OGL-SS-EL)

The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research
(www.oglf.org) seeks a staff scientist to participate in and manage all
aspects of operation of the Ocean Genome Resource DNA and Tissue Repository.
The successful candidate will have experience and general knowledge of
collection management, basic techniques of molecular biology and
microbiology (e.g., high throughput DNA extraction and handling, gel
electrophoresis, PCR amplification, cloning, library construction, sterile
technique, etc.), and excellent computer and data management skills.
Knowledge of marine science, field collection, taxonomy, and systematics is
also desirable. We are seeking an employee with exceptional organizational,
communication, supervisory, and laboratory skills, who pays strong attention
to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a collaborative
group setting. The position is available in June 2010 and offers exciting
opportunities for organizational development, competitive salary and
benefits, and the potential for advancement within a new academically
oriented non-profit research institution.

Responsibilities of the position include:

1) Building, modifying, and maintaining the OGR collections, databases,
websites, and participating in all aspects of planning, collection,
acquisition, accession, preparation, preservation, identification,
documentation, storage, and distribution of genome resource samples.

2) Developing research programs and scientific methodologies essential to
the growth of the Ocean Genome Resource Biorepository. 

3) Contributing to the broader educational, outreach, and fundraising goals
of OGL.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, list of publications, and
contact information for at least three references by email to
care...@oglf.org (referencing job code OGL-SS-EL in the subject line -
required for proper processing) or by regular mail to the following address:

Daniel L. Distel
Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy
240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
care...@oglf.org

About OGL
Ocean Genome Legacy, Inc. is a publicly supported non-profit research
organization dedicated to exploration, description, documentation, and
preservation of the genomic diversity of the oceans. Located on the campus
of New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA. OGL is an equal opportunity employer
that receives support from the National Science Foundation, the Department
of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health. OGL provides a research
environment that encourages creativity and career development through
publication and pursuit of extramural support.


[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunities at the Ocean Genome Legacy

2009-06-29 Thread Abigail Fusaro
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Job Code: OGL-LC, posted 06/15/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) 
seeks a 
postdoctoral research associate to investigate lignocellulose degradation by 
wood boring marine 
bivalves of the family Teredinidae (shipworms) and their bacterial 
endosymbionts. The successful 
candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in genomics, proteomics, and 
bioinformatics 
and must have excellent laboratory skills in molecular biology and 
microbiology. Knowledge of 
microscopy and enzymology of lignocellulose degradation is also desirable. OGL 
seeks an 
employee with excellent organizational, communication and laboratory skills, 
who pays strong 
attention to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a 
collaborative group setting. The 
position is available immediately and offers exciting opportunities for broad 
research training, 
publication, competitive salary and benefits, and the potential for advancement 
within a new 
academically oriented non-profit research institution. Applicants should submit 
a cover letter, 
resume, list of publications, and contact information for at least three 
references by email to 
care...@oglf.org (referencing job code OGL-LC in the subject line) or by 
regular mail to the 
address below.

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Research Assistants - Full and Part Time (Job Codes: OGL-FTRA09 and OGL-PTRA09, 
posted 
06/23/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) 
seeks 
research assistants to aid with all aspects of operation of the Ocean Genome 
Resource DNA 
repository and its associated research projects. The successful candidates will 
have experience 
and general knowledge of collection management, basic techniques of molecular 
biology and 
microbiology (e.g., DNA extraction and handling, gel electrophoresis, PCR 
amplification, cloning, 
sterile technique, bacterial cultivation techniques, etc.), and excellent 
computer and data 
management skills. Experience and knowledge of protein biochemistry is also 
desirable. Full- and 
part-time positions are available immediately.

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Administrative Assistant - Part Time (Job Codes: OGL-AA, posted 06/24/09)
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) 
seeks a part-
time administrative assistant to aid in general operations, including editing 
and formatting an 
online quarterly newsletter using web forms, summarizing and distributing 
monthly and quarterly 
financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel, processing incoming donations and 
sending out 
acknowledgements, coordinating shipment and receipt of genomic sample deposits, 
and assisting 
with various administrative functions, such as maintaining meeting schedules, 
entering data, 
electronic and paper filing, copying, and ordering supplies. The successful 
candidate will be 
detail-oriented, accurate, and efficient with a working knowledge of web forms 
and the ability to 
navigate the Web, proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks, a basic 
understanding of accounting 
principles, and 1-2 years administrative experience. This position will start 
at 5-10 hours a week 
and is available immediately. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 
list of publications, 
and contact information for at least three references by email to 
care...@oglf.org (referencing job 
code OGL-AA in the subject line) or by regular mail to the address below.

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Ocean Genome Legacy, Inc. is a publically supported non-profit research 
organization dedicated 
to exploration, description, documentation, and preservation of the genomic 
diversity of the 
oceans. Located on the campus of New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA, OGL is an 
equal 
opportunity employer that receives support from the National Science 
Foundation, the Department 
of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health.

Please direct all inquiries to:
Daniel L. Distel, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy 
240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
care...@oglf.org

http://www.oglf.org/