CCMAR/TSA/13/2025 | Aquaculture Technician [M/F] | 1 Vacancy

Job Details

We are looking for a person with training and experience in providing technical support for the maintenance of aquatic organisms and the execution of experimental trials, ensuring the proper functioning of the facilities, equipment, and systems of a marine experimental station. The tasks to be performed include:

⦁    Tasks related to the maintenance and growth of organisms, including equipment maintenance, preparation and provision of feed, and health monitoring;
⦁    Tasks related to the reproduction of juvenile stages of organisms: maintenance of reproduction systems and the food chain, handling and transferring organisms between tanks;
⦁    Monitoring of environmental conditions and participation in tasks related to the maintenance of freshwater and seawater treatment systems;
⦁    Planning and assembly of experimental circuits for research purposes;
⦁    Cleaning and maintenance of tanks, aquariums, sand filters, and pipelines;
⦁    Driving a vehicle to transport people and materials between the Gambelas Campus and the marine station;
⦁    Tasks related to the maintenance of systems, and the planning and assembly of CCMAR’s experimental circuits at LEOA, Building 9, Gambelas Campus.
⦁    The coordination of the utilisation of the aquatic installations as part of the implementation of the service offer of scientific services in this area.
⦁    Other tasks not specified above but necessary for the operation of both the marine station and LEOA-CCMAR, for the successful development of experimental activities, and for the strategic development of CCMAR.

Requirements

⦁    Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, or related fields.
⦁    Mandatory certification issued by the Portuguese Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária), in accordance with Articles 21 and 31 of Decree-Law No. 113/2013, of August 7, authorising the performance of procedures on animals.
⦁    Valid driving licence (Category B).

Experience and Competences
⦁    Hands-on experience in aquaculture or in the maintenance of aquatic organisms, particularly in research or production settings.
⦁    Experience with life support systems (freshwater and seawater) and their maintenance.
⦁    Experience in setting up and monitoring experimental trials with live organisms.
⦁    Experience in tasks such as feeding, reproduction, health monitoring, and transferring of organisms.
⦁    Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a technical environment.
⦁    Technical knowledge of water circulation and treatment systems.
⦁    Precision, responsibility, and attention to detail in carrying out laboratory routines.
⦁    Excellent organisational and planning skills.
⦁    Fluency in both Portuguese and English.
⦁    Ability to work effectively in a team and in multidisciplinary environments.
⦁    Ability to drive vehicles as required for the role.

Interests
⦁    Interest in marine biology, aquaculture, and applied research.
⦁    Motivation to collaborate on scientific projects and contribute to the welfare of the organisms under study.
⦁    Commitment to good laboratory practices, safety and hygiene at work, and marine conservation.

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