Zebrafish Research Assistant, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA

Created by Holly Paddock
Dec 15, 2021
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Job Summary:

The Research Assistant will be responsible for fish care and maintenance in the Institution’s zebrafish ( Danio rerio) research facility. Also provides assistance with experimental work and sample analysis involving zebrafish and killifish. Excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, effectively, and productively are required. The successful candidate needs to work as part of a team and be able to coordinate effectively with the zebrafish facility users (3 PIs). This is a Woods Hole, land-based position.

Major Duties:

  • Perform all necessary tasks to keep the fish in good health. Including, but not limited to:

  • General zebrafish husbandry and maintenance.

  • Maintenance and breeding of various mutant and transgenic fish lines.

  • Genotyping of mutant lines

  • Overseeing the operation and upkeep of the facility

  • Raising live feed ( Artemia)

  • Maintaining water quality

  • Detailed record-keeping

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate facility needs.

  • Provides assistance with laboratory safety programs.

  • Opportunities for involvement in related research involving cell culture, molecular biology assays.

Education Desired:

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in related field plus one year related experience. Experience in fish culture and/or molecular assays (DNA isolation; polymerase chain reaction (PCR)) a plus.

To apply:

https://careers-whoi.icims.com/jobs/1597/research-assistant---zebrafish/job (Job 2021-1597)

Questions: mhahn@whoi.edu