Research Technician for a Zebrafish Laboratory - Yale
Employer:
Yale University. New Haven, CT.
The Giraldez Lab, works on zebrafish and gene regulation.
Job Description
Provide research assistance for a zebrafish genetics lab and aid with the maintenance of a freshwater tropical fish (zebrafish) facility under the supervision of the principal investigator of the laboratory. The focus of the overall project is to use zebrafish as a model system to study vertebrate development
Essential Duties of the Position
Feed fish, check and maintain water quality.
Breed fish and raise young.
Maintain tank and equipment.
Make up solutions, prepare fish food; limited laboratory maintenance.
Preferred: Experience in areas of molecular biology such as DNA cloning, PCR, tissue culture and microinjection.
Education and Training
Required: Bachelor’s degree in marine Biology, related field of Biology/Molecular biology, or two years of experience working in marine laboratories or molecular biology laboratories.
Skills and Abilities
Hands on experience in molecular biology; strong instrumentation skills.
High degree in independence, highly motivated, enthusiastic and strong work ethic.
Must be self-motivated and physically capable of maintaining 10-liter fish tanks in shelving units.
Requirements:
The applicant must be a US national or legal resident of the US.
Additional information
Where to send the applications:
Please send short description of your work experience including work with fish and molecular biology, contact information, CV and references in a single word or pdf document, including "zebrafish technician 2015" in the subject of the email
Any application missing any of the above information will not be considered.