Aquaculture Technician - Shrimp

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Aquaculture Technician to assist with shrimp husbandry & rearing, maintenance of recirculation water systems and general wet lab maintenance and upkeep. This is a full-time, permanent position and will begin with the successful candidate reporting to the Facility Manager.

Position: Aquaculture Technician I: $43,260 - $48,668

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain populations of shrimp
• Perform aquatic husbandry duties such as feeding, spawning, transfers and grading
• Assess and adjust water chemistry parameters
• Operate recirculation water system equipment
• Collect, sort, and transfer of shrimp eggs
• Daily micro-algae care and maintenance
• Daily larval care of small batches of research shrimp
• Communicate and update the supervisor and the R&D research team
• 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
• May be able to participate in an On-Call schedule for after-hours facility alarms

Qualifications and requirements

• Driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated and attentive
• Able to work independently
• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays

Preferred:

• Previous experience with aquatic animal care/husbandry
• Knowledge of basic plumbing skills
• Background in marine science or biology

Commitment to CAT’s Core Purpose: Dedication to and passion for CAT’s core purpose: We are driven by the transformative potential of aquaculture. To feed the world, support the environment, and sustain the planet. Our purpose is to unlock this potential.