Zebrafish Care & Facility Technician

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Zebrafish Facility Assistant to support Zebrafish Technicians in maintaining facility operations and ensuring animal health.

You will monitor environmental conditions, assist with tank sanitation, and operate cleaning equipment as part of a structured duties plan. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant Experience (1 Year) in zebrafish facility operations or related role.
• No specific certifications/licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Washes and cleans/sterilizes tanks and equipment; operates cleaning equipment (washer, autoclave).
• Maintains and harvests rotifers; stocks young zebrafish larvae on nursery system.
• Exchanges lids on tanks.
• Records daily light, temperature, and humidity controls.
• Records water quality parameters (pH, conductivity, temperature).
• Feeds adult and baby fish with robotic feeding system support.
• Labels fish tanks; tracks health signs and reports to supervisor.
• Participates in training and continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 in St. Louis is seeking a Zebrafish Facility Assistant to support Zebrafish Technicians in maintaining facility operations and ensuring animal health.

You will monitor environmental conditions, assist with tank sanitation, and operate cleaning equipment as part of a structured duties plan. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience.