Aquarist/Laboratory Technician University of Southern California, Los Angeles
The Kenkel lab is looking for an Aquarist/Lab Technician to join our growing research group. The primary role of this position will be working to get our new aquarium system for coral husbandry and manipulative experiments running, and being responsible for subsequent maintenance of life support systems and coral collections. Day to day responsibilities will include feeding, water quality testing, maintenance of tanks and life support systems and appropriate record keeping. The ideal candidate will have maintained aquaria in a public aquarium or research laboratory, with proven experience of running successful tropical coral systems, with a knowledge of coral propagation and husbandry and water chemistry management. Secondary responsibilities will include basic laboratory management, such as ordering and inventory of lab consumables, and overseeing EH&S compliance of all lab spaces. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in field and laboratory experiments related to the focus of the lab – for more information on potential projects, please see our website at http://dornsife.usc.edu/labs/carlslab. Though an open water diver certification is desirable, support will be provided to the candidate to obtain necessary training and qualifications. Additional opportunities for career development include training in molecular genetic techniques, such as DNA/RNA extractions and PCR, and methods in coral ecophysiology. This is a full-time/fixed-term position and includes benefits. The initial appointment will be for a 6-month probationary period, after which yearly reappointments are possible for successful and productive candidates. Desired start date is 1 October 2017. Apply at: https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---University-Park-Campus/Research-Lab-Technician-II_REQ20048316-1
