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Biologist II

State of South Carolina

Charleston County, SCFull-time$46–79K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$46–79K/yr
Location
Charleston County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Biologist II will contribute to population genetic and molecular tool research projects involving marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The work includes laboratory research, some field research, data collection and analysis, data management, literature review and synthesis, and preparation of reports, presentations, and technical manuscripts. The role also involves multidisciplinary teamwork and a minor component of lab management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Population Genetics Research, nice to haveExperimental Design, nice to haveData Collection, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveReport Preparation, nice to haveMicrosatellites, nice to haveGenomic Library Preparation, nice to haveBioinformatics, nice to haveSoutheastern US Fish Knowledge, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to have

Qualifications

Master's in Biology, Chemistry, or Related Technical Area or Bachelor's in Biology, Chemistry, Wildlife Management, or Related Technical Area Plus 2 Years' Experience, nice to have2 Years' Relevant Experience, nice to havePublication Record, nice to haveCurrent CV, nice to have

Full job description

Contribute to our ongoing population genetic and molecular tool research projects on marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates. Work will include laboratory research (some field research), data collection and analysis, data management, literature review and synthesis, preparation of reports and presentations as well as authoring technical manuscripts. Some activities will include work on multi-disciplinary teams. A minor component will include aspects of lab management. Strong quantitative, organizational, computer, writing and inter-personal skills will be fundamental to completing necessary job duties. A master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and two (2) years of experience relevant to the job.Master's degree in biology preferred. Demonstrated abilities to conduct population genetics research including experimental design, data collection and analyses and report preparation. Publication record and experience with microsatellites, genomic library preparation, and demonstrated bioinformatic skills preferred. Knowledge of marine and/or freshwater fishes of the southeastern US and the capability to work independently. A current CV is requested to supplement the required state application.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,202 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46–79K/yr
  • US median$143–220K/yr1,467 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 66% below the US median midpoint ($186K) — in the lowest quarter of Research Scientist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
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Experience
Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (1,143 postings).
Education
1,064 of the 2,202 open Research Scientist jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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