Zebrafish Facility Assistant Manager

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine is seeking an Assistant Manager to help staff and oversee the Zebrafish Facility, delivering fee-based services to UMaine researchers, educators, and external stakeholders. The role involves supervising non-permanent staff and users, growing an active user base, and ensuring smooth daily operations of zebrafish culture systems.

The successful candidate will oversee zebrafish husbandry, manage a large stock of animals for genetics, infections, and embryo development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aquaculture or closely related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, construction, and management of recirculating aquaculture systems and other aquatic holding systems.
• Demonstrated experience with water monitoring systems, knowledge of key water quality parameters and their effect on zebrafish husbandry, and experience with cultivating zebrafish live feed.
• Demonstrated evidence of work-related attention to detail, multitasking, reliability, innovation or service‑oriented professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing and managing daily operations of the Zebrafish Facility.
• Supervise non-permanent staff or users and cultivate an active user base.
• Oversee all aspects of the zebrafish laboratory culture systems and maintain a large stock of zebrafish for research.

Skills

Zebrafish husbandry

Recirculating aquaculture design

Water quality monitoring

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture or related

Job description

The Assistant Manager helps with staffing and managing the Zebrafish Facility, which provides fee-based services related to zebrafish breeding and husbandry to the UMS research and educational community, as well as external stakeholders (e.g. government, industry, NGO, general public). The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting with managing daily operations of the facility, including supervision of any non-permanent staff or users, and cultivating an active user base. The Zebrafish Facility Assistant Manager helps to oversee all aspects of the zebrafish laboratory culture systems and maintains a large stock of zebrafish for research in the study of genetics, viral infections, bacterial infections, and embryo development.

The hiring range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aquaculture or closely related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, construction, and management of recirculating aquaculture systems and other aquatic holding systems.
• Demonstrated experience with water monitoring systems, substantial knowledge of key water quality parameters and their effect on zebrafish husbandry, and experience with cultivating zebrafish live feed.
• Demonstrated evidence of work-related attention to detail, multitasking, reliability, innovation or service‑oriented professionalism.

Preferred

• Prior experience managing a laboratory facility and fostering collaborative interactions with clients or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train and supervise staff or students.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Megan Tardif at [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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