Aquatic Research Associate: Fish Physiology & Lab Safety

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a dedicated SRA 2 NEX to support the Fangue Lab’s physiological and ecological studies on native California fishes. The role involves coordinating laboratory analyses, assisting in planning experiments, and participating in field operations with collaborators.

You will develop collaborative relationships, provide leadership for teamwork, oversee live animal collection and husbandry, and help maintain safety programs in line with federal, state, county,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioral and physiological studies in a lab setting to assess sub-lethal effects on fish.
• Experience with fish husbandry of native California species.
• Knowledge of water quality parameters and testing methods (temperature, salinity, Redox, NH3/NH4, NO2, NO3, turbidity).
• Ability to use R for statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory and field research tasks to support aquatic animal experiments.
• Analysis and reporting of experimental results.
• Management and adherence to lab safety principles.

Skills

Behavioral studies

Physiological studies

R statistical analysis

Water quality testing

Driver's license (California)

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Biology/Physiology or related field

Tools

Osomometers

Flame photometer

Autoclaves

Drying ovens

PCR

Titrations

Digital gas mixing valves

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a dedicated SRA 2 NEX to support the Fangue Lab’s physiological and ecological studies on native California fishes. The role involves coordinating laboratory analyses, assisting in planning experiments, and participating in field operations with collaborators.

You will develop collaborative relationships, provide leadership for teamwork, oversee live animal collection and husbandry, and help maintain safety programs in line with federal, state, county,