{"id":58309,"date":"2026-03-10T15:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=58309"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:23:14","slug":"job-laboratory-research-assistant-oregon-institute-of-marine-biology-university-of-oregon-charleston-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-laboratory-research-assistant-oregon-institute-of-marine-biology-university-of-oregon-charleston-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Laboratory Research Assistant, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology – University of Oregon (Charleston, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon<\/p>\n

Charleston, Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$20 – $25 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nApr 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n2 – 4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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The Marko Lab at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is seeking a full-time laboratory research assistant. This position will support genetic, genomic, and biodiversity research in marine ecosystems, with primary responsibilities focused on generating, organizing, and analyzing DNA sequence data using high-throughput methods. Research projects in the lab are diverse, spanning population genomics of individual species as well as environmental DNA analyses of entire biological communities. The laboratory research assistant will also train and mentor students in laboratory techniques, data handling, and analytical workflows to ensure data quality and reproducibility and maintain laboratory infrastructure and equipment to support ongoing molecular and computational work.<\/p>\n

Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in biology or related field
\u2022 Experience (beyond course work) conducting molecular biology laboratory methods, such as DNA extraction and PCR
\u2022 Experience (beyond course work) applying population biology, statistical, OR bioinformatic methods to biological data<\/p>\n

Professional Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
\u2022 Strong organizational and communication skills
\u2022 Sound judgment and ability to independently follow through on tasks and projects
\u2022 Proficiency with common computer software, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
\u2022 Flexibility to learn new skills quickly, troubleshoot protocols and equipment, and adapt to changing priorities
\u2022 Capacity to reliably train others in an analytical field<\/p>\n

Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in biology or related field
\u200b\u2022 Proficiency in multi-step, end-to-end molecular workflows, including high-throughput sequencing and downstream genome-scale data analysis
\u200b\u2022 Advanced understanding of evolutionary, ecological, or molecular processes as applied to population genetics or environmental DNA studies
\u200b\u2022 Proficiency in statistical analysis of population genetic data in programming language such as R
\u200b\u2022 Experience independently planning and executing marine field sampling for genetic or environmental DNA studies
\u200b\u2022 Experience with laboratory automation, high-throughput sample processing, or workflow optimization\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications can be submitted here: https:\/\/careers.uoregon.edu\/cw\/en-us\/job\/536393\/pro-tem-laboratory-research-assistant-oregon-institute-of-marine-biology-oimb<\/a><\/p>\n

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