Genotyping Specialist

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Genotyping Specialist with the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. This position reports to Dr. Brad Ferguson.

Genotyping Specialist supports the Nevada Center for Cardiovascular Research at UNR’s School of Medicine by providing technical training, consultation, and operational oversight related to phenotyping equipment and transgenic mouse models. Responsibilities include training researchers on advanced laboratory equipment (e.g., ddPCR, echocardiography, telemetry systems), managing complex mouse colonies, and performing molecular biology techniques such as genotyping and PCR. The role also involves advising investigators on experimental design, breeding strategies, and data interpretation.

The position plays a key role in supporting research productivity through accurate recordkeeping, data reporting, and coordination of core services.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of related work experience, OR
• Master’s Degree and 2 years of related work experience

Related

Experience:

Molecular biology, physiology, or a related field.

PhD in a related field.

Travel for workshops and training related to Core

B.

Administrative Faculty –

B. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• No state income tax!

The University is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual‑career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the selected candidate(s). HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.