Zebrafish Facility Technician

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO



Requisition IDreq29665
Working TitleZebrafish Facility Technician
Pay$12.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAS Biology General Administrative (048F)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date6/6/2024
Position Summary"Responsible and conscientious, after training, will work independently to provide care of zebrafish in accordance with established regulations and protocols on the use of laboratory animals in biomedical research. 
Maintain zebrafish health:
Provide daily feedings and fish health checks, monitor water flow to tanks and tank cleanliness
Maintain operation of the Aquaneering system:
Performance checks and quality control on the system (temperature, pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels), keep the system clean and in optimal working condition
Maintain the zebrafish facility:
Keep the facility tidy and usable 
Minimum time expectations: 2-4 hours/day, split between a morning shift and an afternoon shift"
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications "Able to do weekend feedings
Fish lover <3"
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