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Job Summary

Responsible for day-to-day operations of both a multiuser, Zebrafish and aquatic frog facility as well as working in other laboratory animal colonies

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Daily operation and upkeep of the facility including feeding, monitoring water conditions and colony health, stock maintenance, and staff trainingCoordination of regulatory and compliance activitiesOversite to facility access, training of facility usersBreeding and stock maintenanceCreation and maintenance of SOPs, manuals, and novel techniquesDocument and Log new stocks from the nurseryDirect work of students and temporary staffTrack and compile nursery viability ratesPerform routine and non-routine facility maintenanceAssist facility users with routine facility operations and occasional experimentsEmergency availability: Occasional after-hours emergency availability to respond to health and environmental situations as they ariseRecord data, summarize, and analyze results using basic statisticsPrepares laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipmentMaintains supplies inventory in accordance with departmental proceduresOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications*Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of education and related research animal experience. Two years of experience in providing direct care to aquatic species in a laboratory or equivalent environment.Able to function independently and show initiative in keeping up-to-date on the latest developments in Zebrafish husbandry. Able to work well with multiple facility users with varying levels of expertise, including students, fellows, faculty, and staffStrong skills in data management and organizationCertification of American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician within 4 months of eligibility Desired Qualifications*Experience in direct management of an aquatics facility in a laboratory settingSpecialized training in aquacultureCertification of American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Laboratory Animal TechnicianExperience with software used for data management, such as Microsoft Excel or other database softwareWork Schedule

Monday - Friday 40hrs/ some weekends/holidays

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.