Hatchery Technician

Job Details

• Upkeep of filtration and water delivery systems.
• Transfer and sterile inoculation of multiple microalgal species from scale of agar plates to carboys and larger systems; record keeping using particle-counter.
• Husbandry of shellfish (larval and seed stages): water changes, feeding, size-grading, microscopy imaging and counting.
• Assistance in experimental research: measurements of survival and growth of species and organized detailed record-keeping in spreadsheets, drives, and ImageJ.
• Routine maintenance of chemical solutions following standard operating procedures.
• Basic plumbing, screen-making, and pvc projects.
• Maintain daily and long-term records of temperature, pH, chlorophyll.
• Prepare samples and reagents for experiments, ensuring proper labeling and storage.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experimental issues and optimize procedures.

Requirements

• Experience with algal or larval culturing, or microbiology.
• Experience maintaining sterile cultures.
• Basic skills and safety with tools, chemicals, plumbing, electricity, and construction.
• Confidence with arithmetic and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to lift 50lbs, repeatedly at times.
• Work independently and proactively.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Troubleshooting and on-the-spot problem solving.
• Interest to learn scientific and technical info relevant to shellfish breeding and genetics.

Contact Information

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