job posting

[April Mazanec]

Job Description:

Research Assistant, Zebrafish Technician

The Zebrafish International Resource Center located at the 
University of Oregon is seeking a full-time zebrafish laboratory 
technician who will work weekends and holidays as well as some 
weekday hours.=A0 The successful applicant will have a Bachelors 
degree preferably in biology with knowledge in genetics.=A0 Skills and 
knowledge in the areas of=A0 fish husbandry, aquaculture and various 
fabrication techniques are desirable.  

Primary responsibilities include weekend fish care (all aspects), 
supervising student employees, feeding fish during the week, and 
careful observation of the fish. Fish husbandry will include breeding, 
feeding, maintaining, and raising zebrafish, preparing food, and 
cleaning tanks.  The job also includes some management 
responsibilities, computer skills, and general trouble-shooting.  The 
work requires occasional heavy lifting, repetitive lifting of 5 to 10 
lbs., and performing tasks in a hot and humid environment.=A0=A0 The 
ability to integrate into a diverse work group is essential.=A0 Salary is 
commensurate with qualifications and experience. (18K - 21K).

Please send CV and 3 references with phone numbers to:

April R. Mazanec
Manager and Research Assistant
Zebrafish International Resource Center
5274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5274

email: april at zfin.org
ph: (541) 346-6028 ext. 24
fax: (541) 346-6151

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