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Job Summary

A research support position is available to help operate a 1,000 square foot, 4,000 tank zebrafish facility.

Job Duties

• Daily fish feeding.
• Fish breeding.
• Fish rearing.
• Routine maintenance and repairs.
• Administrative oversight and management of the facility.
• On-call for emergencies within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine biology, fisheries, or related field required by date of hire.
• Must be available/on-call for emergencies within the facility.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, including leadership skills/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a marine biology or fisheries laboratory.
• Aquaculture and molecular biology experience.
• Experience with plumbing and electrical systems.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter, including a short description of your work experience and date available.
• Contact information for three references (name, email, phone number). References may be contacted as part of the application process.