Aquaculture Specialist (Biohub SF)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments


• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas


• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

The Jacobo, Balla, and Royer groups comprise an interdisciplinary team of researchers with experience in biology, physics, computer science, and microscopy, to study groundbreaking scientific questions using zebrafish as a model system. As part of this effort, we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Aquaculture Specialist. The position will require a commitment of 40 hours per week, with a set schedule to be determined based on the availability of the selected individual and the needs of the groups involved in zebrafish research. This individual will join an experienced team of investigators and oversee a mid-sized zebrafish facility.

This role will be based in San Francisco initially, with a planned transition to Redwood City in two years.

You will

• Feed populations of zebrafish the proper type and amount of food depending on life stage


• Operate sophisticated recirculating aquaculture systems


• Conduct zebrafish breedings, genotyping, and screening mutant and transgenic lines


• Performs and records daily animal health and welfare observations, communicating adverse findings to the Aquaculture Lab Manager


• Exchange tanks and operate tank washers


• Maintain the facility per IACUC/AAALAC requirements


• Maintain live invertebrate culture for feeding adult and larval fish


• Performs and records water quality testing


• Transport embryos and fish to and from our nearby stock fish facility


• Keep an up-to-date database of fish stocks


• Assist researchers with general fish-husbandry related tasks

You have

Essential –

• 1+ year of aquaculture experience


• Interest in biology, animal husbandry, animal behavior, or a related field


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Must be a dedicated team player who can also work independently

Nice to have -

• Interest in learning molecular biology and basic microscopy skills


• Experience working at a large-scale fish facility


• Hands-on experience with basic electronics and plumbing

Compensation

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $52,000.00 - $72,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease


• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise


• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the SF Bay Area and beyond


• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the experience

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.