Undergrad Zebrafish Care and Lab Assistant

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks two Undergraduate Research Assistants to support daily zebrafish husbandry and facility maintenance in the Garner Lab. You will follow established schedules, assist with tank washing, restocking, and general room upkeep, and carefully monitor animal care with accurate record-keeping.

Roles start immediately and run through Sep 3, 2027, with regular weekend/holiday feeds. Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and able to follow written procedures, with the

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student located physically in Austin, TX.
• Ability to commit to a regular recurring weekly schedule, including weekend shifts.
• Availability for a consistent morning and/or afternoon schedule throughout the semester.
• Availability for scheduled weekend and holiday feeds.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal animal-care procedures carefully and consistently.
• Ability to work independently after training and communicate promptly if unable to complete an assigned shift.
• Consistent attendance and completion of assigned animal-care responsibilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Feed zebrafish daily according to established schedules and husbandry protocols. Students will be assigned a consistent recurring morning or afternoon feeding schedule, including weekend and holiday shifts.
• Assist with routine zebrafish husbandry and fish-room maintenance. Responsibilities may include washing tanks and husbandry equipment, restocking supplies, cleaning and organizing fish-room materials, sweeping and mopping the floors, and preparing routine feeding supplies.
• Monitor and document animal care. Observe fish and tanks for obvious health, feeding, or equipment concerns; maintain accurate records of completed animal-caretasks; and promptly notify laboratory staff of abnormalities or missed/anticipated shifts.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student (in Austin)

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks two Undergraduate Research Assistants to support daily zebrafish husbandry and facility maintenance in the Garner Lab. You will follow established schedules, assist with tank washing, restocking, and general room upkeep, and carefully monitor animal care with accurate record-keeping.

Roles start immediately and run through Sep 3, 2027, with regular weekend/holiday feeds. Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and able to follow written procedures, with the