Aquatics Supervisor

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an immediate opening for a full-time Aquatics Supervisor to oversee services provided by the cavefish facility.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in developing and modifying animal care policies, procedures, and practices which promote high-quality, cost-effective operation of the animal facility.
• Participate in staff hiring; scheduling; conduct orientations and training; and facilitate staff development.
• Interact with faculty, staff, and other departments to provide high quality, responsive animal care services.
• Oversee efficiency and effectiveness of work assigned to direct reports.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory to sustain day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate records including room logs, health reports, staff training, animal census, and other records as required.
• Develop, implement, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct performance evaluation reviews for direct reports.
• Coordinate animal procurement and receipt and oversee animal shipments.
• Maintain colonies to meet researcher needs including rearing stocks, fish health assessments, and culturing of live feeds.
• Prepare for all regulatory inspections and site visits including IACUC and AAALAC
• Identify and report physical plant items or equipment in need of repair.
• Provide oversight and maintenance of aquatic life support systems to maintain optimum water quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to utilize and expand their knowledge of fish biology and aquaculture while also gaining exposure to various facets of biomedical research. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to provide leadership for effective teamwork.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science field (e.g., animal science, biology, microbiology, aquaculture)
• Four years of experience in a aquatics research facility
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal welfare regulations, fish biology, aquaculture, and genetics
• Candidates with previous supervisory experience are especially encouraged to apply.
• In addition, the candidate will be required to become LAT certified through AALAS.
• Participation in and oversight of weekend, holiday, and on-call work will be required.
• Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• The ability to lift at least fifty pounds