Aquatic Research Facility Technician
Aquatic Research Facility Technician – San Diego
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking an Aquatic Research Facility Technician to assist with various projects as needed. This is a part time entry position ($15 per hour) with responsibility for fish and shrimp rearing, maintenance of recirculation water systems and general wet lab maintenance and upkeep.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Perform aquatic husbandry duties such as fish feeding, spawning fish, grading, and moving fish
• Assess and adjust water chemistry parameters
• Operate recirculation water system equipment such as pumps, filters, and tanks
• Maintain fish eggs, monitor fish health, and assist in fish dissections
• Assist with hatchery organization and clean up as directed
• Assist with aquatic system maintenance, improvement and building projects as assigned
• Must adhere to workplace safety protocols and comply with company health and safety guidelines
Qualifications and requirements
• Driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work one weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday) and holidays as needed. Expected to rotate with other facility technician to provide cover on holidays
• Able to work independently
Preferred:
• Previous experience with aquatic animal care/husbandry (fish)
• Live within 20 mins drive to the facility
• Knowledge of basic plumbing skills
• Background in biology
Closing date: Until filled
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aquatic Research Facility Technician – San Diego
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking an Aquatic Research Facility Technician to assist with various projects as needed. This is a part time entry position ($15 per hour) with responsibility for fish and shrimp rearing, maintenance of recirculation water systems and general wet lab maintenance and upkeep.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Perform aquatic husbandry duties such as fish feeding, spawning fish, grading, and moving fish
• Assess and adjust water chemistry parameters
• Operate recirculation water system equipment such as pumps, filters, and tanks
• Maintain fish eggs, monitor fish health, and assist in fish dissections
• Assist with hatchery organization and clean up as directed
• Assist with aquatic system maintenance, improvement and building projects as assigned
• Must adhere to workplace safety protocols and comply with company health and safety guidelines
Qualifications and requirements
• Driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work one weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday) and holidays as needed. Expected to rotate with other facility technician to provide cover on holidays
• Able to work independently
Preferred:
• Previous experience with aquatic animal care/husbandry (fish)
• Live within 20 mins drive to the facility
• Knowledge of basic plumbing skills
• Background in biology
Closing date: Until filled
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.