Zebrafish Facility Technician I - Developmental Biology

Requirements

• Not Applicable
• Driver's License:
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• More About This Job
• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems.
• Experience with caring for fish.
• Education:
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Animal Care, Animal Handling, Aquaculture, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Techniques, Skill Development, Water Quality Monitoring
• Grade
• R07-H
• Salary Range
• $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly
• Questions
• For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
• Accommodation
• If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
• All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
• Pre-Employment Screening
• Benefits Statement
• Personal
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness
• Wellness challenges, annual health sc

Benefits

Additional Information

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Responsible for maintaining zebrafish facility operations by following standard protocols to ensure optimal fish health and equipment functionality. Includes monitoring environmental conditions, recording water quality parameters, feeding fish, maintaining nursery systems, sanitizing tanks, and operating cleaning equipment. Additionally, the role involves inventory management, disease surveillance, and ongoing training to uphold facility standards. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Records daily light, temperature and humidity controls. Records water quality which includes pH, conductivity, ammonia levels, and nitrate levels. Performs feedings of the adult and baby fish. Maintains and harvests saltwater rotifers and stocks young zebrafish larvae on nursery system. Labels fish tanks. Washes and cleans/sterilizes tanks and other equipment. Operates cleaning equipment including washer and autoclave. Receives and stores materials and supplies. Maintains close surveillance of fish health, reporting signs of illness/problems to facility supervisor. Participates in training, continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Requires extensive safety training. Alternative work schedules. On-Call. Requires protective devices. Exposure to animals. Physical Effort Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more. Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching and stooping. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Equipment Office equipment. Lab/research equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year)

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