Hello Colorado Open Space Community,
The St. Vrain Valley Schools Innovation Center in Longmont, CO, in partnership with Boulder County Parks & Open Space, is excited to announce an opening for a Bioscience Technician to support cutting-edge environmental and bioscience research programs, including environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis using qPCR.
This is a year-round, classified position ideal for someone passionate about applied science, environmental monitoring, and mentoring students in authentic, real-world research.
Position Highlights
• Job Title: Technician, IC Bioscience Lab
• Schedule: 248 days per year (7 hours/day)
• Classification: Classified, non-exempt
• Salary: Approximately $47,700/year, with overtime opportunities as needed
• Start Timeline: Interviews planned for late January; anticipated start in February
About the Role
The Bioscience Technician manages laboratory operations for environmental DNA testing and applied environmental research projects. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining qPCR equipment, developing and validating assays, managing lab quality and safety, conducting client-based testing projects, and mentoring high school students engaged in hands-on bioscience and environmental work. Field sampling and collaboration with educators, scientists, agencies, and nonprofits are integral to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Experience with qPCR and eDNA workflows (sample extraction, assay design, data interpretation)
• Familiarity with environmental field sampling protocols
• Interest in applied research, workforce development, and student mentorship
This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge professional environmental science, education, and community-based research in a dynamic innovation-focused setting.
📄 Full position description attached
🔎 Application instructions and details are included in the posting
Please feel free to share this opportunity widely with qualified colleagues and networks.
P.S. This project directly supports, and is in partnership with, Boulder County’s efforts to conserve and recover rare and sensitive wildlife species on open space, including the northern redbelly dace and northern leopard frog. It also helps establish an unprecedented, Colorado-based high school student–run environmental DNA laboratory, supporting species conservation efforts across Colorado and beyond. If you are qualified, we encourage you to apply and help build this innovative program.
Thank you,
Mac
Mac Kobza (he/him/his)
Wildlife Group Supervisor
Parks & Open Space Department
Land Stewardship Branch | Resource Management Division
Office: 303-678-6203
5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503
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