Aquaculture Production Technician

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Full Time

Job Details

This position will support pond production, encompassing 300 outdoor ponds. This work will include pathogen diagnostics, treating pathogens, feeding ponds, harvesting ponds, etc. A combination of knowledge, experience, and interest in fisheries or aquaculture-related fields is a must. This position will be under the supervision of the Production Manager. On site training will be provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations and Production:

  • Assist production supervisor in maintaining 60 outdoor ponds
  • Treat outdoor ponds for fish pathogens and aquatic weeds
  • Assist seasonally with daily feeding of production ponds
  • Check fish fry under microscope for pathogens
  • Competence with algebra for calculating treatment dosages for ponds
  • Assist in koi and goldfish spawning
  • Assist in sizing, sorting, and packaging of fish
  • Assist with fish harvesting from ponds
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries or aquaculture-related field, preferred but not required
  • 2-4 years’ experience in Aquaculture /Aquatics, preferred but not required
  • Willingness to learn about all aspects of the Aquaculture/Aquatics industry
  • Ability to work independently

Contact Information

Mt Parnell Fisheries Co.



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Interested applicants should submit a resume, and three professional references as a single pdf or word file via email to Mike Rice (info@mtparnell.com)


Post Date: 1/29/2026 2:53:14 PM
Closing Date: 2/12/2026 12:00:00 AM