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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DNA Manipulation and Sequencing Specialist - **Company:** UCSC SOCIAL SCIENCES 1 COMPUTER LAB - **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States - **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $58,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Unix, Command-Line Interface - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theeduledger.com/company/university-of-california-santa-cruz-525858/job/dna-manipulation-and-sequencing-specialist-in-santa-cruz-ca-w1j0cni3t65shcevdzojl1atcluom0/ ## About the Role 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. ## 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., As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. \u201cMisconduct\u201d means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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