LAB AST 2 (Fish Culturist)

Job Summary

Under supervision provide general laboratory maintenance and assist with research at an experimental fish rearing facility located near Byron, CA. Perform culture of all life stages of delta smelt, longfin smelt and two live prey species for smelts. Clean, service, and monitor bio-filtered and recirculating fish rearing systems and labs. Conduct general maintenance of outdoor sheds and laboratories/equipment as needed.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift or move 40-70 pounds on regular basis to make salt-water or move fish around facility and up to 180 pounds on occasion with assistance.
• Ascend and descend ladders up to 20’ on occasion.
• Work under indoor and outdoor conditions over rough terrain daily.
• Physical strength and endurance to move throughout facility.
• May encounter spiders, snakes, wasps, and other animals occurring in field conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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• This position is located off the UC Davis campus near Byron, CA.
• Work occasional overtime, weekend shifts, and some holidays to meet operational needs on short notice.
• Work-shift changes ½ hour with change in day length twice yearly to accommodate change in day length.
• Vacations are restricted during the busy spring- spawning period.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Experience working with all life stages of delta smelt.

• Experience with aquatic animals and/or in animal husbandry.

• Experience in biological sample preservation.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for data entry and recording.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of human or animal biology with an understanding of biological and chemical systems.

• Basic skills working with hand tools and power tools for light construction, PVC plumbing and weed control.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience working in fisheries or fish hatchery related area with knowledge and understanding of water quality.

• Experience assisting in necropsy.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Background in biological or chemistry sciences.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

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