Aquaculture Lab Lead: Zebrafish Facility Ops

BioHub; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

BioHub is seeking an Aquaculture Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations of its aquatic model-organism facility, supporting imaging Grand Challenge research with zebrafish and other species.

The role emphasizes hands-on management of water quality, recirculating systems, tank maintenance, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with researchers and platform teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience across aquaculture/lab operations with specialization in at least one area.
• Ability to communicate clearly with researchers, vendors, and EH&S consultants.
• Proven knowledge of aquaculture facility practices, including zebrafish husbandry.
• Strong understanding of semi- to complex lab instruments and systems (RAS, water quality monitors).
• Experience with animal welfare and biosafety for aquatic model organisms.
• Advanced experience in single-focus lab operations and translating knowledge into actionable plans.
• Typically 5–8 years in aquaculture, animal facility management, or lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages day-to-day operations of the aquaculture facility.
• Coordinates resource requests for equipment, feed, and supplies.
• Ensures readiness of water systems, tanks, filtration, and monitoring equipment.
• Manages equipment moves, maintenance, and calibration to minimize downtime.
• Develops EH&S solutions for aquaculture safety, monitoring compliance with standards.
• Oversees service contracts for aquaculture equipment and reagents.
• Collaborates with facilities on complex lab upgrades and maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on life-support systems.
• Monitors compliance with EH&S protocols and implements improvements.
• Translates research objectives into actionable husbandry and facility plans.
• Mentors junior staff in aquaculture procedures and safety practices.
• Documents SOPs and records for reproducibility and compliance.

Skills

Aquaculture operations

Communication

Aquaculture practices

Lab instrumentation

Animal welfare & biosafety

Independent leadership

Team mentoring

Tools

Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)

Water quality monitors

Tank maintenance equipment

Job description

BioHub is seeking an Aquaculture Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations of its aquatic model-organism facility, supporting imaging Grand Challenge research with zebrafish and other species.

The role emphasizes hands-on management of water quality, recirculating systems, tank maintenance, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with researchers and platform teams.