UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/12/2019 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/21/2019. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision, the Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory Assistant will perform standard repetitive laboratory experimental procedures. Assist with the care, feeding, and breeding of adult and larval amphioxus, setting up a variety of feeding and temperature regimes, raising embryos and larvae, making algal media, maintaining algal cultures, data collection, ordering supplies and maintaining accurate records.
Must be able to work occasional weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or a GED and minimum two (2) years of college coursework, including developmental biology/embryology, general chemistry and genetics, or two (2) years laboratory experience involving these subjects; or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
College-level knowledge of embryology and genetics. Knowledge of and experience in general lab protocols.
Demonstrated experience in care and feeding of marine invertebrates and/or fish.
Demonstrated experience raising marine larvae.
Proven experience making algal media and maintaining algal cultures. Skill to use hand and power tools for setting up aquaria and algal cultures.
Demonstrated experience with use of pipettes, analytical balances, dissecting and compound microscopes.
Proven experience in data collection. Strong ability to accurately maintain lab records with strict attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in ordering supplies.
Proficiency using personal computer (PC preferred), as well as spreadsheet and word processing software such as Word and Excel.
Proven knowledge of basic laboratory safety requirements and procedures, and ability to maintain up-to-date safety training certification.
Ability to interact effectively, using tact and diplomacy, with diverse personalities including academics, staff, student employees and outside vendors.
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