• Aquaculture Specialist - Per Diem

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    81105BRJob Posting Title:Aquaculture Specialist - Per DiemDepartment:Research-Research AdministrationAutoReqId:81105BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:21 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Position Summary/ Department Summary:

    Provides high quality daily care and maintenance of fish used in research within the Aquatic Resources Program ARP. Under the direction of the ARP Program Manager, this position involves significant and varied technical activities to support the management of aquaculture facilities and laboratory populations of fish. Performs operational, husbandry, and customer service functions and will be responsible for operating multiple recirculating aquaculture systems and ensuring that optimal animal health and productivity is sustained, all in accordance with federal and institutional regulations and policies.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Provides appropriate types and amounts of food to fish based on their life stage and experimental needs.

    + Operates and maintains advanced aquaculture systems and equipment, following all safety and SOP guidelines.

    + Conducts and documents daily health checks on fish, reporting concerns to supervisory staff.

    + Oversees daily system operations and promptly communicates any technical issues.

    + Performs fish husbandry tasks such as spawning, in vitro fertilization, and live feed culture maintenance.

    + Conducts water quality testing, manages supply inventory, and trains new staff on standard procedures.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    + High School diploma/GED

    Experience:

    + Experience working with zebra fish preferred

    + Weekend availability required

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Per Diem Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only