Research Associate; SRA NEX

Job Summary

The Fangue Lab is part of the Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology. The goal of the lab is to utilize state-of-the-art technologies to understand fundamental physiological, behavioral, and ecological processes. Incumbent participates in achievement of a wide-range of research goals which include providing high-quality support for aquatic animal physiological experiments, culture of both fish and invertebrate species, disease identification and treatment, and fundamentals of testing and monitoring in aquatic environments with attention to detail in order to ensure integrity of results.

This position will assist in the planning and implementation of experiments, laboratory analyses, and some field operations for the Fangue Lab and its collaborators to understand the key requirements of California native fishes and fishes more broadly. Expected to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, and to provide leadership and facilitate teamwork. Oversee live animal collection and husbandry, and assist supervisors in maintaining safety programs including laboratory and field safety ensuring compliance with Federal, State, County, and UC regulations.

The Fangue Lab is part of the Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology. The goal of the lab is to utilize state-of-the-art technologies to understand fundamental physiological, behavioral, and ecological processes. Incumbent participates in achievement of a wide-range of research goals which include providing high-quality support for aquatic animal physiological experiments, culture of both fish and invertebrate species, disease identification and treatment, and fundamentals of testing and monitoring in aquatic environments with attention to detail in order to ensure integrity of results.

This position will assist in the planning and implementation of experiments, laboratory analyses, and some field operations for the Fangue Lab and its collaborators to understand the key requirements of California native fishes and fishes more broadly. Expected to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, and to provide leadership and facilitate teamwork. Oversee live animal collection and husbandry, and assist supervisors in maintaining safety programs including laboratory and field safety ensuring compliance with Federal, State, County, and UC regulations.

09/30/2026 by 11:59 pm

Minimum Qualifications
- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Must be certified for the operation of UC owned vessels (MOTC).
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No minimum education requirement
• Experience and skills to conduct behavioral and physiological studies in the lab to assess sub-lethal effects and impairments in fish.
• Experience with fish husbandry of native and/or threatened California fish species, such as sturgeon, salmonids, and Delta smelt.
• Experience with water quality equipment and testing methods; temperature, salinity, Redox, NH3/NH4, NO2, NO3, turbidity, etc.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis using R statistical programming language.
• Knowledge of lab equipment including Osomometers, flame photometer, autoclaves, drying ovens, PCR, titrations, digital gas mixing valves.

• Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Physiology or related science or equivalent education and experience that would equate to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience operating a vehicle in off-road situations on rough terrain and to operate a vehicle while towing heavy equipment, vessel, or live fish transport trailers that can be longer than the tow vehicle.
• Experience with health and safety regulations, policies, and techniques. Knowledge of laws federal and state pertaining to occupational safety, environmental and public health. This includes knowledge of the dangers and safe handling of compressed Oxygen cylinders and gauges.
• Fundamental knowledge of fish health and disease prevention.
• Strong diagnostic skills in identifying problem to ensure timely action is taken to prevent animal loss.
• Knowledge of wastewater discharge regulation and permitting compliance.

• 60% - Laboratory and Field Research
• 30% - Analysis and Reporting
• 10% - Management and Lab Safety Principles

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