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Job Ref:	740756772
Employer:	Ag Jobs
Company Name:	Chan Zuckerberg Biohub - San Francis
Category:	Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary Aquaculture Biotech – R&D – Science Grain Legal Livestock Maintenance – Repair
Job Type:	Full Time
Location
Country:	United States
State:	California
City:	San Francisco
Map:	United States, California, San Francisco (Show on map)
Description
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 inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. The Opportunity The Jacobo, Balla, and Royer groups are building 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 Technician. . This individual will join an experienced team of investigators and oversee a mid-sized zebrafish facility. 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. You will Maintain 3 independent small-sized fish systems, by cleaning tanks and monitoring water quality and routine facility maintenance and upkeep Prepare food and feed the fish colonies, with the assistance of our automated fish feeders Maintenance of zebrafish stocks by conducting breedings, genotyping, and screening mutant and transgenic lines. This work will be assisted by our state-of-the-art automated fish sorter 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 This is a support position and there is no expectation that the applicant will be involved in research activities 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 The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date. Compensation $45,000 - $66,000 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 Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomic Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics), and Research Group Leaders Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience 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.

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