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Since 2010, we have built high-performing teams and disciplined delivery systems that help federal agencies launch complex programs, sustain performance, and achieve meaningful mission outcomes.\n Position Summary:\n@Orchard LLC is seeking a Genetics (eDNA) Scientist to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration.\nThe successful candidate will provide scientific expertise supporting ocean exploration through environmental DNA (eDNA), molecular ecology, biodiversity assessment, and interdisciplinary research. Working with marine scientists, geoscientists, GIS specialists, engineers, and federal program managers, this role supports planning, execution, interpretation, and communication of scientific activities that improve understanding of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.\nThe role emphasizes scientific analysis, biological interpretation, technical reporting, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and support for NOAA's expanding use of genomic and omics approaches.\nThis position is contingent upon contract award.\nMission Impact:\nThis position supports NOAA's mission to explore, characterize, and understand the ocean by transforming molecular and biodiversity data into actionable scientific knowledge.\n Key Responsibilities:\nSupport environmental DNA (eDNA) and molecular ecology initiatives.\nAnalyze biological and molecular datasets supporting marine biodiversity assessments.\nSupport biological sampling and specimen documentation during ocean exploration activities.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary scientific teams.\nInterpret genetic information supporting scientific assessments.\nMaintain scientific datasets, metadata, and documentation.\nPrepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific summaries.\nSupport collaborations with academic institutions and federal research partners.\nContribute to publications and technical deliverables.\nRemain current on emerging genomics and molecular ecology methodologies.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Oceanography, Biological Sciences, or related discipline. 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