Research Specialist – Zebrafish Facility

Research Specialist – Zebrafish Facility

The Baraban Laboratory at the University of California, San Francisco has an opening for a part-time Research Specialist in the Zebrafish Facility.

Responsibilities Include:

• Occasional weekend and Holiday work will be required.
• Providing routine care and husbandry of zebrafish including feeding, water exchanges, cleaning, and health monitoring.
• Assist in preparation for all regulatory inspections and site visits including IACUC and AAALAC.
• Maintaining accurate records including room logs, health reports, animal census, and other records as required.
• Assist in developing and modifying standard operating procedures and practices which promote high-quality, cost-effective operation of the facility.
• Monitoring supply and equipment inventory to sustain day-to-day operations.
• Interacting with postdoctoral fellows, staff, researchers, and other teams to provide high quality, responsive animal care services.

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to provide leadership for effective teamwork.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the life sciences (e.g., animal science, biology, microbiology, aquaculture) by the time of hire.
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with aquatic animals and a basic understanding of system maintenance relating to aquaculture systems is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to utilize and expand their knowledge of fish biology and aquaculture while also gaining exposure to various facets of neuroscience research.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000 - $52,200. The estimated salary range will be pro-rated based on the appointment effort.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04591.

• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.