San Diego Zoo Global Work Values

Daily Duties at San Diego Zoo Global:

Five areas: (a) Wet-laboratory research in comparative molecular genetics. Techniques included fluorescent in situ chromosome hybridization, cell culture initiation from tissue biopsies, nested PCR, DNA sequencing, microsatellite genotyping, whole genome amplification, and serological testing for infectious disease. (b) Bioinformatic and statistical data analyses, animal genome annotation, analyzing allele and genotype frequencies for estimating population expansion and contraction, calculating effective-population sizes, testing for positive selection and inbreeding, analyzing gene mapping and BAC contig databases, and modeling population growth. (c) Observing veterinary procedures in field and hospital settings; collecting tissue samples at necropsy. (d) Managing and supervising college students and technical assistants: assigning daily duties, monitoring progress, and writing performance evaluations. (e) Fund raising through extramural grant proposals and executive summaries targeting private donors through the internal Development Department.

What they like about San Diego Zoo Global:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

genomics, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, zoology, human genetics, infectious diseases, molecular genetic epidemiology, molecular cytogenetics

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., 1) Extensive hands-on laboratory experience in human and animal molecular genetics, genomics, cytogenetics, cell and tissue culture. , 2) Comprehensive background analyzing genetic/genomic datasets including human and animal genome annotation, bioinformatic analyses of DNA, RNA and protein sequence databases, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analyses, polymorphism identification, 3) Excellent speaker, writer, and mentor. Author or co-author of over 100 publications and current Associate Editor for two journals. A number of technical and semi-technical oral presentations have been given for a variety of audiences in various formats, 4) Experienced in the management and organization of large and complex research and administrative groups. Includes budgeting, personnel supervision, resource allocation, collaborative data analysis and manuscript preparation., 5) Supervisor for students, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, and staff scientists., 6) Experience in grant writing, fund raising, and preparing internal site visits., 8) Well connected in human and comparative genomics communities with colleagues in industry, academia, government, and non-profit institutions., 7) Team player who also works well individually. Excel in fast-paced, interactive environment, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and detail oriented. Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams. Very sociable with strong interpe

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