Hatchery Technician

Job Details

Blue Ocean Mariculture is looking for a technician to join our Hatchery team. The Hatchery team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of our hatchery departments – Broodstock, Live Feeds, Larval Rearing, and Nursery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor & respond to the condition of fish/live feeds.
• Prepare & dispense feed per plan.
• Collect/harvest eggs and live feeds.
• Clean filters, systems and tanks, including working with chemicals.
• Handle fish, requiring getting into tanks.
• Monitor water quality and minor mechanical and electrical systems.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols.
• Collect and record management data and enter into computer databases.
• Count, sample, assess fish, rotifer, and artemia.
• Feed larval fish and monitor larvae condition.
• Respond to hatchery alarms when assigned on-call.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Enthusiasm for aquaculture.
• Knowledge of aquaculture systems & husbandry.
• Ability to follow and communicate technical instructions and safety procedures in oral and written formats.
• BS in biological sciences or 2 years of experience with aquaculture systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to consistently lift 40lbs, climb 4ft into tanks, and work in a sunny, hot and humid environment.
• Ability to follow and communicate technical instructions and safety procedures in oral and written formats.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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