Veterinary Research Technician Jobs in California

Job Title: * Rainforest Cafe - Aquarist/Diver Needed! * Company: Location: Riverside, CA Description: Rainforest Cafe - Ontario Mills Mall is currently seeking an: EXPERIENCED Aquarist/Diver to join the Landry?s Restaurants, Inc. family, one of America?s largest casual dining & entertainment companies. Main responsibilities will include: - surface supplied exhibit diving - maintenance of public exhibits, back area quarantine and holding tanks - food preparation and feeding - diligent record keeping - water quality monitoring and testing - animal observation and disease identification and treatment - animal collection and transport - educational tours for large groups of all different ages Position Requirements: - SCUBA certified, CPR certified - able to lift 50 lbs and work in small spaces - ability to work in lab/sterile environment and safely with toxic reagents - must work wonderfully with children - flexible schedule early morning, or weekends and holidays Experience/Education: - knowledge of saltwater aquarium systems, fish nutrition and fish disease - 2 years aquarium related experience - lab experience a plus - degree in Biology or related field a plus but not required Compensation: - Commensurate with experience; We offer competitive salaries, excellent health and dental benefits. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Register to View and Register to View Landry's Restaurants, Inc, a growing company, has over 180 units and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LNY. From coast to coast you'll find our innovative restaurant concepts - Landry's Seafood House, The Crab House, Rainforest Cafe, Cadillac Bar and Grill, Willie G's Steak and Seafood, The Aquarium, Muer Seafood Restaurants(Charley's Crab/Big Fish), Chart House and Saltgrass Steak House. We hire experienced and motivated individuals; train them in our systems, style and culture to prepare them for continued growth and leadership opportunities. Check out our website at www.landrysrestaurants.com. We support a drug and alcohol free environment. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Aquarist for Sea Life Center - p/t Company: Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Description: Aquarist needed for Sea Life Center in Avila Beach. Applicants must have experience and a background in Marine Biology. For complete job description please reply to this post - thank you!

Job Title: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN-ZOO-WILD LIFE DISEASES Company: Zoological Society of San Diego Location: San Diego, CA Description: " Put Your Passion for Wildlife to Work"This position will require conducting postmortem examinations on animals under the supervision of a veterinary pathologist, preparing tissues for histologic processing, maintaining data, tissue archives and other assigned activities. Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment, pay close attention to detail and write detailed, grammatically correct descriptions of observations made during postmortem examinations. College level course work in zoology or vertebrate anatomy would be helpful. Applicants must be available to work any of the seven days of the week.

Job Title: Aquarist Company: Association of Zoos & Aquariums Location: Long Beach, CA Description: The Aquarist is responsible for the daily husbandry and maintenance of marine organisms and their habitats. Primary duties include food preparation, feeding, exhibit and life support maintenance, diving, collecting, and supervising volunteers/interns. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for the husbandry of various fish & invertebrates, their habitats, and life support systems • Maintains the highest level of cleanliness and artistic quality of the displays, including the window, background and dιcor • Maintains exhibits through diving when necessary • Maintains acceptable water quality parameters to ensure the health of the organisms and excellent water clarity; tests water quality parameters when needed • Ensures the proper care of life support equipment by adhering to a regular maintenance schedule and keeping all components clean • Prepares diets using a diversity of high quality foods and supplements; diet composition simulates natural diets as much as possible • Feeds organisms appropriately and maintains correct weight • Recognizes medical conditions and administers medications as needed under the direction of the Veterinarian or Curator • Maintains quarantine/holding systems, if assigned; adheres to accepted quarantine schedule and makes changes only with the approval of the Curator or Veterinarian • Reports all medical or behavioral matters to Asst. Curator/Curator and Veterinarian • Completes all necessary records and keeps them current; records detailed daily notes and notes observations • Assists with the acquisition, transfer, and disposition of specimens; may be required to travel long distances under harsh conditions during animal transfers • Assists with field collection trips • Trains, directs and oversees the work of volunteers and interns assigned to work in individual’s area of responsibility • Assists with system design and fabrication during renovations • Completes inspection rounds at least twice daily to check status of all exhibit and holding/quarantine systems and their occupants • Reports all non-functional life support equipment to the Assistant Curator or Life Support department • Proper maintenance and usage of all equipment, supplies and tools assigned to him/her (including radios) • Maintains appropriate stocking levels in exhibits • Maintains a clean behind-the-scenes area to facilitate a professional and safe work environment • Adheres to all established safety protocols (fire, OSHA, diving, etc.) • Assists in the handling of marine mammals or birds when additional personnel are required • Demonstrates flexibility in completing tasks, which may extend after normal working hours or to weekends and holidays • Occasionally provides interviews to the media under the direction of the Public Relations Department • Collaborates with other aquariums and zoos in aquarium techniques when necessary • Presents workshops, seminars, lectures, member programs and behind-the-scenes tours, if requested KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Maintains a high level of knowledge of species under care • Maintains a high level of knowledge of the operation and theory of life support systems and marine aquarium water chemistry • Attention to detail • Excellent oral and written communication skills QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, or equivalent experience • One (1) year experience caring for animals in a public aquarium • SCUBA certification • Valid drivers license • CPR Certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to perform CPR • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs • Ability to swim • Full functional range of motion in all major body joints • Ability to SCUBA dive aquarium habitats or open ocean • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Ability to walk up and down ladders • Ability to work with various cleaning chemicals • Willingness to work with venomous or dangerous animals, if necessary • Ability to operate power tools or heavy machinery, if necessary • Willingness to travel long distances under harsh conditions, if necessary

Job Title: Research Technician Company: Stanford University Location: Stanford, CA Description: Job ID: 37389Job Location: School of Humanities and SciencesJob Category: Life Science ResearchSalary: A18 Research technician, full time, two year fixed term, benefits eligible position, at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station, in Pacific Grove, CA. The technician will assist with research related to the developmental biology of hemichordates and marine invertebrates. The primary job responsibilities will be preparation of molecular probes to investigate the role of conserved developmental regulatory genes in animal development. As a member of the lab, the technician will share in responsibility for animal care and general lab upkeep. There is potential for extension of the position into other projects as well as for co-authorship of resulting findings. Qualifications: The successful applicant will be highly organized, have attention to detail and a working familiarity with protein methods including: protein sample preparation, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, western blotting, silver staining etc. Familiarity with PCR, qPCR, RNA extraction and in situ hybridization are also essential. Applicants with a BS/BA degree are preferred.