Fish Research Technician in Kansas City, MO

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Agency

Stowers Institute

Location

Kansas City, MO

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

DOE

Start Date

01/31/2022

Last Date to Apply

04/01/2022

Website

https://www.stowers.org/careers/explore/research-technician-0001847

Description

Responsibilities Include: -Providing routine care and husbandry of fish including feeding, water exchanges, tank cleaning, and health monitoring. -Developing and modifying animal care policies, standard operating procedures, and practices which promote high-quality, cost-effective operation of the facility. -Interacting with faculty, staff, and other teams to provide high quality, responsive animal care services. -Monitoring supply and equipment inventory to sustain day-to-day operations. -Maintaining accurate records including room logs, health reports, animal census, and other records as required. -Preparing for all regulatory inspections. -Prior experience with aquatic animals and a basic understanding of system maintenance relating to recirculating aquaculture systems is preferred. -The candidate will be required to gain ALAT certification through AALAS. Weekend and Holiday work will be required.

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in any of the life sciences (e.g., animal science, biology, microbiology, aquaculture). -Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. -Self-motivation, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with other team members.

Contact Person

Administration

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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