Aquaculture Manager

Job Details

The Balla, Jacobo, and Royer groups are building an interdisciplinary team of researchers with experience in biology, physics, computer science, and microscopy, to study groundbreaking scientific questions using zebrafish as a model system. As part of this effort, we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Aquaculture Lab Manager. This individual will join an experienced team of investigators and oversee a mid-sized zebrafish facility. The position will require a commitment of 40 hours per week, with a set schedule to be determined based on the availability of the selected individual and the needs of the groups involved in zebrafish research.

You will

• Maintain 3 independent small-sized fish systems, by cleaning tanks and monitoring water quality and routine facility maintenance and upkeep
• Optimize diet and feed the fish colonies with the assistance of our automated fish feeders
• Maintain zebrafish stocks by propagating, genotyping, and screening mutant and transgenic lines. This work will be assisted by our state-of-the-art automated fish sorter
• Serve as liaison between the Biohub and a satellite colony at our partner institution
• Serve as liaison between the Biohub and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
• Develop and refine SOPs for zebrafish colony care based on the latest research
• Maintain detailed records of fish stocks and colony health
• Assist researchers with general fish husbandry-related tasks including sorting transgenic animals, genotyping, cryopreservation of sperm, and other items

Requirements

You have

Essential –

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of aquaculture experience
• 1 year of experience working at a large-scale zebrafish facility
• Interest in biology, animal husbandry, animal behavior, or a related field
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be a dedicated team player who can also work independently

Nice to have -

• 1 year of experience with molecular biology and basic microscopy skills
• Hands-on experience with basic electronics and plumbing
• Affiliation with the Zebrafish Husbandry Association (ZHA)

Contact Information

https://boards.greenhouse.io/chanzuckerbergbiohub/jobs/4432156005#app