POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under supervision, perform standard repetitive laboratory experimental procedures. Assist with care, feeding, and breeding of adult and larval amphioxus, setting up a variety of feeding and temperature regimes, raising embryos and larvae, making algal media, maintaining algal cultures, data collection, ordering supplies and maintaining accurate records.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from high school and minimum two (2) years of college coursework, including developmental biology/embryology, general chemistry and genetics, or two (2) years laboratory experience involving these subjects, or equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
- College-level knowledge of embryology and genetics.
- Knowledge of and experience in general lab protocols.
- Experience making algal media and maintaining algal cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in care and feeding of marine invertebrates and/or fish.
- Experience raising marine larvae.
- Experience in data collection.
- Experience using personal computer (PC preferred) as well as spreadsheet and word processing software such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to accurately maintain lab records with strict attention to detail.
- Experience with use of pipets, analytical balances, dissecting and compound microscopes.
- Experience in ordering supplies.
- Skill to use hand and power tools for setting up aquaria and algal cultures.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory safety requirements and procedures, and ability to maintain up-to-date safety training certification.
- Ability to interact effectively, using tact and diplomacy, with diverse personalities including academics, staff, student employees, and outside vendors.
- Experience with amphioxus aquaculture preferred but not required.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work occasional weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Annual Full Pay Range: $44,662 – $52,513
Filing Deadline: May 30, 2024
