Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center (CAWSC) requires various analyses of cyanobacteria DNA, including quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses. The contractor will be responsible for extracting DNA from filter or biomass samples and performing qPCR and ddPCR analyses. The contractor must also perform amplicon metabarcoding on the 16S and 18S rRNA genes. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Extracting DNA from filter or biomass samples
• Performing qPCR and ddPCR analyses
• Performing amplicon metabarcoding on the 16S and 18S rRNA genes
• Providing technical descriptions of the services being offered
• Including a work plan, CV, references, and other necessary documents