Fish Facility Manager Job @ Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan Full Time consumerates w/ exp.

Job Details

The Fish Evo Devo Geno Lab (PI Ingo Braasch) at Michigan State University, Department of Integrative Biology [www.fishevodevogeno.org] is seeking a new Fish Facility Manager for our Ancient Fish Facility to start as soon as possible.

This 2,000 sq feet, world-wide unique aquatic facility keeps spotted gar
(Lepisosteus oculatus) and other non-teleost and teleost fish
species as models for vertebrate comparative biology, evolution,
development, and genomics.

We are looking for a candidate with a B.S. in biology or a related field with experience in aquaculture, husbandry, and/or spawning of fishes or other aquatic organisms in a professional setting.

The Ancient Fish Facility Manager will be in charge of the daily operations of fish rooms, including food preparation and feeding, fish health assessment, water quality management, tank cleaning, fish stock management, and aquatic system set-up, maintenance, and management. The facility manager will keep the rooms in compliance with animal use and environmental health and safety protocols and works as a liaison with the MSU IACUC, EHS, and CAR units.

Experience with lab management, molecular methods (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing), and/or developmental biology is desired, but is not essential.

A personal vehicle is required to reach the facility.

Requirements

Minimum degree: B.S. in biology, aquaculture or related fields

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience with keeping/handling/husbandry of fishes or other aquatic organisms in a professional setting
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with managing/maintaining aquaculture equipment
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA extractions, PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing)

Contact Information

Fish Evo Devo Geno Lab - Department of Integrative Biology - Michigan State University
Ingo Braasch
braasch@msu.edu
+1 517 432 3484
https://www.fishevodevogeno.org/

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Post Date: 7/14/2025 8:44:19 AM
Closing Date: 7/30/2025 12:00:00 AM