Zebrafish Feeder Caretaker

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job SummaryAssists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility, in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments.Does this position require Patient Care?NoEssential Functions-Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system. -Tracks animal health and notify supervisors and animal care staff of observations. -Keeps records of animal mortalities. -Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room. -Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor. -Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff. QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?YesLicenses and CredentialsExperiencePrevious experience with Animals 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Detail-oriented.- Multitasking skills.- Long periods of standing and/or moving.- Good communications skills in English, both oral and written. Additional Job Details (if applicable)A weekend Zebrafish Feeder position is available in the Brigham and Women’s Aquatics Facility, located in the Longwood Campus at 221 Longwood Ave. The candidate will share responsibility for the weekend operations of a multiuser, 10,000 tank, state of the art Aquatics Facility under the general supervision of the Facility Manager and staff. Duties include zebrafish feeding, monitoring water conditions, colony health, stock maintenance and breeding, basic zebrafish experimental setups and upkeep of the facility. This position requires Saturday and Sunday feedings, often taking 3-4 hours per day. There may be opportunities for additional work throughout the week.  This opening is an ideal opportunity for local college students or recent graduates interested in a career in aquaculture, fish husbandry and/or biomedical research.Provide appropriate daily husbandry (feeding, health evaluations/Tank exchanges)to Zebra fish and maintenance of the Zebra fish facilities (equipment and facility sanitation)Perform daily food culture and inventory of feed suppliesProvide zebrafish care, including maintenance and breeding of relevant fish lines for facility stocks and facility usersProvide daily maintenance and care of zebrafish embryos in Facility incubatorsPerform routine and non-routine facility maintenancePerform water quality analysis of quarantine and main room systemsPerform husbandry duties along with Facility usersAssist Facility users with routine Facility operations and occasional experimentsAny other Facility related duties as assigned by the Facility Manager and Co-directors and Administrative DirectorSaturday and Sunday AM hours are required to perform weekend feeding duties. Remote TypeOnsite Work Location221 Longwood Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours0 Employee TypePer Diem Work ShiftDay (United States of America) Pay Range$ - $23.44/Hourly  Grade3 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.