Preferred Technical Skills

• Measurement and maintenance of aquaculture water quality and water chemistry
• Culturing, handling and husbandry of the embryonic and larval stages of animals
• Purification and quantification of nucleic acid samples from animal cells and tissues
• Performance of PCR experiments and purification of products by gel electrophoresis
• Analyses of DNA, RNA and amino acid sequences for genetic identification and comparison
• Selection and amplification of genetic targets through bacterial transformation and cloning
• Proficiency with applications in bioinformatics for genetic, genomic and epigenetic datasets
• Applied whole-mount in situ hybridization (WMISH) with ribonucleic acid probes (riboprobes)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive laboratory notebook of all experimental methods and observations
• Catalog standard operating procedures (SOP) for all technology in the molecular laboratory
• Generate a working inventory of molecular reagents, consumables, supplies and accessories
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and update all essential equipment and associated infrastructure
• Prepare and maintain stocks of common buffers and solutions used during regular procedures
• Produce a safety manual for laboratory usage, with safety sheets for chemicals and reagents

Personal Qualifications and Perspectives

• Provide a written personal testimony of your salvation
• Agreement with ICR’s mission statement and core principles
• A humble, friendly, team player who will serve alongside ICR staff
• Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends when required
• Able to compile diverse observations into a cohesive explanation
• Believe creatures look engineered because they are engineered
• Oppose evolutionary interpretations and alternative views to Creation

Recommended Academic Preparation

Qualified candidates should hold a Master of Science degree (MS or MSc) or at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree (BS or BSc), with demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following academic disciplines: molecular biology, developmental biology, bioinformatics, genetics or biochemistry. Applicants with a record of applied research experience in their discipline, beyond requisite course-related laboratory exercises, are preferred.

If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to share academic transcripts, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references.

Please send your professional CV and Biography to jobs@ICR.org

Note: This position overview is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Mission-Driven Hospitality: Maintain a friendly and knowledgeable appearance, paired with a gracious, Christ-centered attitude.
• Inbound Request Management: Screen and respond to all event requests received via email, mail, fax, or phone ensuring quick and expeditious communication on all leads and inquiries with potential hosts.
• Lead Logistics & Travel: Coordinate all travel logistics for speakers and support teams, including transportation, accommodations, meals when necessary, and specialized equipment needs.
• Inventory Coordination: Work with the Sales & Distribution Department to schedule and manage event-related shipments well in advance of the event date to ensure in-time arrival.
• Event Promotion: Collaborate with the Advertising and Marketing team to ensure that events are promoted 8-12 months in advance and adequately to the level necessary dependent on the size, scope, and significance of the event.
• Event Orchestration: Manage the overall development, setup, and coordination of all events from concept to completion. This includes handling finances in a thrifty and trustworthy manner, managing event budgets, and processing cash and credit card transactions for table sales.
• On-Site Execution & Setup: Manage "day of" operations, including professional and attractive physical setup of book tables, event displays, and media equipment used by speakers.
• Vendor & Speaker Management: Negotiate with new and existing vendors and coordinate schedules for both internal and external speakers.
• Volunteer & Staff Oversight: Supervise on-site volunteers and manage the complete breakdown and cleanup of each venue.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in the ideation and designing of programmatic themes and development of detailed operational needs, including speaker line-up, schedule timelines, floor layouts, and volunteer staffing for each event.
• Procurement: Assist with the sourcing and purchasing of all necessary equipment, supplies, and promotional materials for each event while staying mindful of financial constraints and timelines.
• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless and high-quality experience is had at each event.
• Creative Problem Solving: Leading by example to proactively manage roadblocks and solve logistical challenges as they arise, reflecting well the mission and goals of ICR.
• Teamwork: Must be a self-motivated, team player with the ability to respond to multiple demands at once, handle several projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure while maintaining a positive, pleasant attitude.

Qualifications

• Faith Alignment: A written testimony of salvation and full agreement with ICR’s core principles and mission.
• Interpersonal Strengths: A personable, friendly, and hospitable demeanor, that is not easily offended, proactively pursues solutions, and fosters positive working relationships.
• Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication, exquisite task tracking and management with superb attention to detail, and general computer skills are required.
• Professional Experience: Proven experience in planning and scheduling events.
• Education: High school graduate.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and demonstrated competency in project management software like Click Up, Monday, or Asana.
• Physical & Professional Standards: Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry packages up to 60 lbs. The capability of standing for 4-6 hours consecutively, and a commitment to maintaining a professional appearance and ministry-friendly dress code.
• Schedule Flexibility: This is a full-time position that requires the flexibility to work evenings and weekends, with travel as event schedules dictate.

Note: This position overview is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.