Research Technologist I

Position Summary

The Fish Evo Devo Geno Lab (PI Ingo Braasch) at Michigan State University, Department of Integrative Biology (www.fishevodevogeno.org) is seeking a new Fish Facility Manager (Research Technologist I) for our Ancient Fish Facility to start as soon as possible. This 2,000 sq feet, world-wide unique aquatic facility keeps spotted gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) and other fish species as models for vertebrate comparative biology, evolution, development, and genomics.

The Ancient Fish Facility Manager will be in charge of the daily operations of fish rooms, including food preparation and feeding, fish health assessment, water quality management, tank cleaning, fish stock management, and aquatic system set-up, maintenance, and management. The facility manager will keep the rooms in compliance with animal use and environmental health and safety protocols and works as a liaison with the MSU IACUC, EHS, and CAR units.

Experience with lab management, molecular methods (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing), and/or developmental biology is desired, but are not essential.

A personal vehicle is required to reach the facility.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Biology or other related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in aquaculture, husbandry, and spawning of fishes or other aquatic organisms in a professional setting; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Qualifications

- Experience with managing/maintaining aquaculture equipment

- Experience working in a laboratory environment

- Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA extractions, PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing)

- Experience with keeping/handling/husbandry of fishes or other aquatic organisms in a professional setting

- Strong organizational skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

CV/resume

cover letter

contact information for 2 or more references 

Special Instructions

A personal vehicle is required.

Occasional work on weekends and holidays is expected

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.fishevodevogeno.org ; www.integrativ

Bidding eligibility ends July 29, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.