The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for a full-time Research Technician in the Zebrafish Facility.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing routine care and husbandry of zebrafish including feeding, water exchanges, cleaning, and health monitoring.
• Developing and modifying standard operating procedures and practices which promote high-quality, cost-effective operation of the facility.
• Interacting with faculty, staff, researchers, and other teams to provide high quality, responsive animal care services.
• Monitoring supply and equipment inventory to sustain day-to-day operations.
• Maintaining accurate records including room logs, health reports, animal census, and other records as required.
• Preparing for all regulatory inspections.

Prior experience with aquatic animals and a basic understanding of system maintenance relating to aquaculture systems is preferred. Weekend and Holiday work will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree in any of the life sciences
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with other team members.

To Apply

Submit the requested documents to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Requested Documents

• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person