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

• Provide our guests with friendly, knowledgeable and fast service with a gracious attitude
• Assist with restocking, cleaning, and merchandising in the store and stock room areas
• Operate a POS system including a cash register that accepts multiple payment types
• Communicate effectively with guests, other team members, and volunteers
• Contribute to a positive work environment

Other Skills/Abilities/Necessities

• Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate personal integrity & responsibility
• Ability to follow the dress code and maintain a professional appearance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of ICR resources, products and current exhibits

Qualifications

• Written testimony of salvation
• Knowledge and acceptance of ICR core principles and purposes
• The ability to bend, reach, lift and carry packages up to 40lbs
• The ability to stand between 4-6 hours consecutively
• A personable, friendly, and hospitable demeanor, that is not easily offended, proactively pursues solutions, and fosters positive working relationships.
• Available to work 40 hours a week which includes Saturdays
• Minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree or higher a plus
• 1 year of retail experience - preferably in a museum, specialty, or book store environment

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 Functions

• Line editing and developmental editing; exceptional attention to detail
• Write original, innovative, engaging content for print communications pieces and publications, including ICR articles, books, devotionals, promotional materials, press releases, and public statements
• Create engaging copy for print ads, book covers, marketing blurbs, and other publishing promotional materials
• Assist with content management and development
• Work closely with the graphic designers to develop content storyboards and resources
• Ensure proper use of images in published materials
• Respond to permissions and interview requests
• Work with other departments within the organization to fulfill content requests; edit and review other departments’ written communications as needed
• Edit and review ICR’s printed periodicals Acts & Facts and Days of Praise
• Edit and review book manuscripts for ICR Publishing Group
• Review submissions and communicate with authors involved in the ICR publishing process
• Edit, prepare, and schedule Creation Science Update online articles
• Provide support for communications team projects

Requirements

• Hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00 p.m. with some flexibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, marketing, English, or a communications-related field
• Experience in freelance or traditional publishing
• At least three years prior communications, writing, and/or editorial experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A personable, friendly, and hospitable demeanor that is not easily offended; one that proactively pursues solutions and fosters positive working relationships
• Agreement with ICR’s core principles and mission

Additional Preferred Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamental issues involved in the creation-evolution debate
• Experience in technical writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Adobe InDesign, Vellum
• Experience in public relations, promotions, copywriting, and marketing

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

• Gather, reconcile, and record credit card settlements of donations, ticket sales, and book/DVD sales
• Sort through all mail and handle donations made via check, money order, and/or cash
• Make daily online (remote) check deposits
• Interact with and provide friendly customer service for donors via phone, email, and mail regarding donations and/or other ICR-related questions
• Input all donations, sales, and other income into a daily Excel file. Deliver this daily report with supporting documents to the correct individuals
• Prepare and report cash deposits, as well as deposits of foreign (non-U.S.) checks, money orders, and currency
• Communicate clearly with other departments when necessary to ensure that operations run smoothly
• Ensure that each donation is associated with the correct account code and project code
• Manage recurring automatic donations, staying up-to-date with the correct information by interacting with donors
• Process accounts receivable payments
• Complete other duties as assigned by CFO, Comptroller, and Senior Accountant

Qualifications

• Agreement with ICR’s core principles and purpose
• Written testimony of faith/salvation
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office products, especially Excel and Word
• Integrity – This position will be handling money and other confidential information, and so it is required that the person is completely trustworthy and takes integrity very seriously (a criminal background check will be conducted).
• Detail-Oriented – This role demands the highest attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in every transaction and report. You must be organized and able to manage a high volume of data entry effectively.
• Ability to focus – The person in this position must be able to stay mentally focused and alert, even when performing repetitive tasks.
• Good attitude – The work environment here at ICR is one of encouragement, support, excellence, kindness, respect, and a can-do attitude. The person in this position is expected to add to this kind of environment.
• Friendly customer service skills – This position involves regular communication with donors and key stakeholders, requiring a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships.

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.