Part-Time Zebrafish Lab Assistant – Developmental Biology

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,308 - 36,423; Part time

Job summary

Washington University is seeking a Zebrafish Facility Assistant in St. Louis. This part-time on-campus role involves assisting with the maintenance of zebrafish facility operations, including cleaning tanks and equipment, recording environmental conditions, and monitoring fish health. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and skills in communication are essential. Salary range is $16.92 to $26.44 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sterilizes tanks and equipment.
• Maintains and harvests saltwater rotifers.
• Records environmental conditions.
• Feeds adult and baby fish using robotic system.
• Monitors fish health and reports issues.

Skills

Animal Care

Animal Handling

Aquaculture

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Interpersonal Communication

Laboratory Techniques

Skill Development

Water Quality Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University is seeking a Zebrafish Facility Assistant in St. Louis. This part-time on-campus role involves assisting with the maintenance of zebrafish facility operations, including cleaning tanks and equipment, recording environmental conditions, and monitoring fish health. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and skills in communication are essential. Salary range is $16.92 to $26.44 hourly.