Fishery Biologist 3 (Laboratory Supervisor - PCN 115038)

Posting number: 54837

Department: Fish & Game

Division: COF-HQ

Job classification: Fishery Biologist 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources, Laboratory, Research, Sciences, Wildlife

Summary

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

 for a Fishery Biologist 3 (Laboratory Supervisor) located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

This position serves as the Laboratory Supervisor for the ADF&G Gene Conservation Laboratory (GCL), overseeing and coordinating laboratory work for genetic projects statewide. The Laboratory Supervisor’s responsibilities include designing, tracking, and troubleshooting lab workflows; designing and implementing quality control measures; uploading data and querying the lab’s database; supervising several technicians and biologists conducting genetic lab work; and working with project leaders to meet project objectives and timelines. This position may also conduct genetic lab work and associated quality control analyses, perform basic statistical analyses on genetic data, and create written summaries of lab methods and results for protocols, reports, and other publications.

Our Mission, Values and Culture: 

This position helps fulfill the mission of ADF&G to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, by producing high quality, relevant genetic data that supports the management of biologically, commercially, and culturally important fish, invertebrate, wildlife, and aquatic plant species in Alaska. The GCL is respected and recognized nationally, internationally, and by the public as a premier laboratory in the application of genetic principles and tools for management of natural resources.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of Joining Our Team: 

The GCL is a dedicated, close-knit team of professional research staff that includes geneticists, biologists, technicians, programmers, and a biometrician. GCL staff take pride in providing quality genetic data and advice to ADF&G staff, policy makers, and stakeholders to best manage Alaska’s natural resources. We value teamwork, collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. For information about the GCL, please visit: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishinggeneconservationlab.main

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This is full-time position based at the ADF&G office in Anchorage, Alaska, in the GCL, which is a high-throughput, state-of-the-art genetics lab. This is a dynamic position, with constantly changing priorities and competing deadlines. Work will be performed in the lab, at a computer, and through daily interactions with GCL staff and occasional interaction with other ADF&G staff and outside collaborators. Occasional weekend work or non-standard working hours may be required. Some travel is expected to conduct occasional field work necessary for sample collection.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: