Zebrafish Facility Assistant Manager
About the role
The Assistant Manager helps with staffing and managing the Zebrafish Facility, which provides fee-based services related to zebrafish breeding and husbandry to the UMS research and educational community, as well as external stakeholders (e.g. government, industry, NGO, general public). The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting with managing daily operations of the facility, including supervision of any non-permanent staff or users, and cultivating an active user base. The Zebrafish Facility Assistant Manager helps to oversee all aspects of the zebrafish laboratory culture systems and maintains a large stock of zebrafish for research in the study of genetics, viral infections, bacterial infections, and embryo development. The hiring range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please review the Zebrafish Facility Assistant Manager job description for more information.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aquaculture or closely related discipline.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience with the design, construction, and management of recirculating aquaculture systems and other aquatic holding systems.
- Demonstrated experience with water monitoring systems, substantial knowledge of key water quality parameters and their effect on zebrafish husbandry, and experience with cultivating zebrafish live feed.
- Demonstrated evidence of work-related attention to detail, multitasking, reliability, innovation or service-oriented professionalism.
Preferred:
- Prior experience managing a laboratory facility and fostering collaborative interactions with clients or stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively train and supervise staff or students.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 13, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Megan Tardif at [email protected].
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.