Fish and Amphibian Technician

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Fish and Amphibian Technician is to maintain the general health of fish for research in the Bronner Lab.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform daily feedings for zebrafish, salamander, and lamprey populations; may be responsible for ordering and stocking fish food and supplies.
• Perform health surveys through daily monitoring and by sending samples out for histological surveillance for pathogens.
• Routine maintenance such as filter changes, system and tank cleaning, water quality monitoring, and troubleshooting any system failures.
• Rear fish larvae and bring shrimp for feeding adult fish.
• May clean and maintain all assigned work areas.
• May require lifting 20 - 50 pounds.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fish maintenance is required.
• Must be dedicated, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Must enjoy working with fish.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with fish husbandry preferred, but not essential, as training will be available.

Hiring Range

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Benefits

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.