Aquaculture Lab Manager: Lead Zebrafish Facility Ops

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Family-forming benefits funding

Relocation support

Job summary

Biohub in San Francisco seeks an Aquaculture Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its aquatic model-organism facility, ensuring safe, compliant husbandry of zebrafish and other species that support imaging and research.

You will manage water quality, recirculating systems, equipment maintenance, EH&S compliance, and mentor junior staff while translating program goals into actionable plans and improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience across all areas of aquaculture/lab operations with deep specialization in at least one area (e.g., water quality, RAS, or fish husbandry).
• Ability to communicate clearly with researchers, vendors, and EH&S consultants.
• Proven knowledge of aquatic model organisms and related biosafety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages day-to-day aquaculture activities and resources for uninterrupted operation.
• Coordinates with researchers to understand needs and procures equipment, feed, and supplies.
• Ensures readiness of all aquaculture resources and manages inventory and maintenance.
• Oversees equipment moves, cleaning, calibration, and maintenance to maintain capacity.
• Develops EH&S solutions for safety challenges and ensures compliance with standards.
• Manages lab service contracts and coordinates with service providers.
• Collaborates with facilities teams on upgrades and maintenance of water, ventilation, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Performs inspections of equipment to minimize downtime and protect animal welfare.
• Implements improvements to husbandry, water quality, or facility operations.
• Translates research workstreams into actionable husbandry plans and SOPs.
• Mentors junior staff and documents SOPs and records for reproducibility.

Skills

Aquaculture operations

Clear communication

Zebrafish husbandry knowledge

Lab equipment know-how

Safety and biosafety compliance

Team leadership experience

Job description

Biohub in San Francisco seeks an Aquaculture Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its aquatic model-organism facility, ensuring safe, compliant husbandry of zebrafish and other species that support imaging and research.

You will manage water quality, recirculating systems, equipment maintenance, EH&S compliance, and mentor junior staff while translating program goals into actionable plans and improvements.