Zebrafish Facility Manager – Yale University, New Haven, CT
The Zebrafish Facility Manager for the Nicoli lab (http://nicolilab.com ) in the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) is responsible for supervising the care and maintenance of zebrafish in a medium-sized facility (approximately 1,500 tanks). Duties include: culturing live feed, genotyping, control of water quality parameters, aquaculture system maintenance, monitoring fish health, breeding and rearing zebrafish. Additionally, the facility manager is also responsible for the training of new aquatic facility users, writing SOPs, purchasing lab items, equipment maintenance, and space organization.
Assist researchers with animal procedures and appropriate procedural techniques
Work closely with research staff regarding animal care and use issues
Assure facility and research are in compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines, including AAALAC accreditation
Provide assistance with experimental work on an as-needed basis
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in related scientific field
Applicant must be organized and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
Masters degree in related scientific field
Experience in aquatic animal husbandry and research
Understanding of aquarium systems, ability to troubleshoot technical issues, perform technical procedures in accordance with established policies and SOPs
To apply please email Meredith.Cavanaugh@yale.edu and Stefania.Nicoli@yale.edu and include a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references.