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BSD OBA - Prince Lab
About the Department
The Research Technologist will be responsible for the maintenance of a
small zebrafish aquarium facility, and the zebrafish stocks, maintenance
of zebrafish stocks in the central core facility, general technical
support including ordering and tracking supplies, and embryology,
histology, and confocal imaging approaches.
Job Summary
The job provides technical support activities related to scientific
research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with
institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures,
directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research
findings.
Responsibilities
- Regular water-quality checks and facility maintenance.
- Caring for and raising zebrafish for daily embryo production and
stock maintenance.
- Setting up regular pairwise matings between fish, and embryo
collection.
- Genotyping of fish stocks.
- Ordering consumables; maintaining stocks of standard solutions.
- Maintaining lab databases.
- Experimental embryology and imaging.
- Provides technical and administrative support for a research
project.
- Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with
preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the
equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a
four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in the biological sciences.
Experience:
- Previous experience with zebrafish husbandry.
- Previous research experience, specifically in the areas of
embryology and/or imaging.
Preferred Competencies
- Interactive communication.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Creative skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
Application Documents
- Cover Letter (required)
- Resume (required)
- Contact information for at least 2 references (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
\$21.63 - \$28.85
The included pay rate or range represents the University\'s good faith
estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of
posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
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resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid
time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook.
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