Zebrafish Research Technician

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) seeks an Animal Technician to care for zebrafish in a regulated research setting. Under supervision, you will maintain a clean, sanitized environment, monitor health, and record observations while following safety and animal husbandry protocols.

Some exposure to BSL1/2 materials with PPE provided. The role involves room checks, water testing, and possible involvement in experiments (spawning, genotyping, data analysis).

Qualifications

• At least six months experience in animal care or equivalent.
• BA/BS in Biology strongly preferred; one year of animal care/husbandry work experience is ideal.
• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, responsible with strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record daily animal health observations and communicate any adverse findings.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and sanitized work areas and complete required documentation.
• Monitor environmental conditions, water chemistry, and room conditions; assist with equipment checks.
• Oversee invertebrate cultures and assist with feeding developmental stages; coordinate supply needs with manager.
• May assist with experiments including spawning animals, genotyping, and data analysis; some holiday and weekend coverage required.

Job description

Harvard University – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) seeks an Animal Technician to care for zebrafish in a regulated research setting. Under supervision, you will maintain a clean, sanitized environment, monitor health, and record observations while following safety and animal husbandry protocols.

Some exposure to BSL1/2 materials with PPE provided. The role involves room checks, water testing, and possible involvement in experiments (spawning, genotyping, data analysis).