Aquatics Technician, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

https://bc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/8788?c=bc

This person will work under the supervision of Dr. Sarah McMenamin and Dr. Juan Manuel Gonzalez Rosa. They will assist with all aspects of running the fish room facility to include feeding of zebrafish, maintaining cleanliness, preparing solutions, helping with ordering, organizing site visits for maintenance, training and educating undergraduate researchers, and other general aquaculture and system maintenance.

Requirements: Demonstrated experience in maintaining aquatics facilities is required. Must have an understanding of the basic theory and scientific principles involved in zebrafish husbandry and should have a basic understanding of the research projects in the relevant labs. Must be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms with all members of the labs. Employee must be willing to be available for emergencies in the facility at unpredictable times, and must have manual dexterity, ability to lift 25 pounds and a tolerance for warm and wet working conditions.