Aquatics Manager

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About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for leading and overseeing a department specializing in aquatic animal modelsincluding zebrafish danionella and periodically other aquatic species. This role will provide program direction and guidance to ensure the care for the research models and services provided to the labs upholds high standards of quality and directly support the scientific vision and advancement of the labs.

The manager fosters a collaborative accountable and continuously improving environment ensuring operational excellence and supporting groundbreaking research across multiple disciplines.

About the Department:

The Vivarium at Janelia an AAALAC accredited facility is renowned for supporting pioneering research with a focus on mice rats and zebrafish. Our operations are designed to accelerate scientific progress while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. By working closely with our scientists Vivarium staff take ownership of animal-related processes allowing researchers to concentrate on data-intensive tasks and achieve impactful scientific outcomes.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• An opportunity to broaden research experience in a collaborative environment.

• A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment of collaboration.

• Professional development opportunities through internal and external conferences and workshops.

What youll do:

• Provide strategic leadership and program oversight for all aspects of the Aquatics program integrating technical husbandry and systems operations while fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

• Cultivate team development and mentorship guiding staff in best practices leadership growth and professional learning to strengthen program capabilities.

• Ensure excellence in animal care and welfare by overseeing husbandry for zebrafish danionella and other aquatic species; maintaining critical life-support systems; and ensuring compliance with IACUC HHMI and regulatory standards.

• Advance scientific research support by partnering with labs and Shared Resource departments aligning facility services with experimental needs providing routine updates and promoting collaboration between researchers and facility staff.

• Oversee transgenic and genetically modified line development including creation maintenance and detailed lineage tracking to support scientific objectives.

• Manage financial and operational resources for the Aquatics program including budgeting forecasting inventory and capital planning to ensure sustainability and efficiency.

What you bring:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Biology Aquaculture Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in aquatic animal husbandry facility management and transgenic line creation for zebrafish danionella or other models.

• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements for aquatic animal research.

• Technical expertise with aquatic system technologies including filtration water quality monitoring and life-support maintenance.

• Proven leadership organizational and interpersonal skills gained in a research or technical facility.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams while also operating independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with researchers staff and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Compensation Range

Pay Type:

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