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Here’s a great employment opportunity on campus. From: Gallant, Jason <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:59 AM To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Please Share: Student Fish Colony Manager Position Dear Jim, You’ve helped us in the past identify great candidates for this position. I’m curious if you could please share with interested students in your laboratories and classes? My eternal gratitude for doing so! Thanks, Jason Gallant **** Job Title: Electric Fish Lab Colony Manager Department: Department of Integrative Biology Dr. Jason Gallant is seeking a diligent and well-organized student to manage a colony of weakly electric fish within the Department of Integrative Biology starting in December, 2023. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities including: * Coordinating animal care and maintaining our specialized aquarium system * Ordering and managing supplies * Conducting regular feeding and cleaning routines * Performing periodic water quality tests Key Qualities: * Dependability and strong organizational skills * Effective communication skills * Problem-solving ability * Team-oriented with a willingness to work well with others * Availability for periodic weekend shifts Qualifications: * A minimum GPA of 3.0 * Significant experience with aquatic animal care * Strong interest in animal colony management * Ability to learn and adhere to relevant regulations * Willingness to commit 15-20 hours weekly While this role is not research-focused, the colony manager will play a crucial part in our research team and is expected to attend weekly lab meetings. Starting pay is $15.00/hr. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Learn more about our lab: efish.integrativebiology.msu.edu Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to email Dr. Jason Gallant at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with: * A list of relevant courses and grades * A summary of aquatic organism care experience * A brief description (2-3 sentences) of career aspirations and how this role aligns with them * Contact Information for 1-2 references from recent employers * Available days and times for an interview, if shortlisted -- [Logo Description automatically generated] Dr. Jason R. Gallant Associate Chair & Associate Professor Department of Integrative Biology Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> office:517-884-7756<tel:(517)%20884-7756> http://efish.integrativebiology.msu.edu [signature_3266670789]<https:[log in to unmask]&ep=bwmEmailSignature>Click here to book time to meet with me<https:[log in to unmask]&ep=bwmEmailSignature>!