Junior Aquaculture Technician Sea Cucumber or Mud Crab

Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas; Guimaras; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas is seeking hands-on hatchery operators for our Aquahub Philippines operations. You will assist hatchery operations, monitor water quality, maintain biosecurity, and follow SOPs to support quarantine, broodstock, spawning, larval rearing, and lab tasks.

We value a diploma or degree in aquaculture or related fields, 1-3 years of experience, and strong teamwork with good English and Filipino communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Animal Science or related field.
• 1-3 years of practical hatchery or aquaculture experience preferred; fresh graduates with training welcome.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with written and spoken English and Filipino.
• Willingness to learn hatchery systems, follow SOPs, and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily hatchery operations including quarantine, broodstock management, spawning, larval rearing, and nursery production.
• Prepare and maintain live feeds (microalgae, rotifers, Artemia) and lab activities.
• Monitor water quality and biosecurity; record production and observations.
• Collaborate with hatchery staff to meet production targets and participate in training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English Filipino

Education

Aquaculture related degree

Job description

Blue Alliance is a global environmental organization focused on managing and strengthening large marine protected areas and the blue economy. The organization oversees more than 3 million hectares of coral reef marine protected areas in partnership with governments and coastal communities in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Tanzania. Blue Alliance develops sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, ecotourism, and blue carbon enterprises to alleviate poverty among local fishers and generate income for marine conservation. By 2050, the organization envisions 3,000,000 local fishers earning sustainable incomes and a quarter of once-threatened coral reefs thriving with life. Blue Alliance addresses interconnected challenges in climate, biodiversity, food security, and economic development.

About AQUAHUB

Community-Based Aquaculture LimitedAquahub Philippines Corporation is a private aquaculture company specializing in the hatchery production, farming, and commercialization of sea cucumbers and mangrove mud crabs. Aquahub’s vision is to lead the future of sustainable aquaculture while safeguarding marine biodiversity. This fast-growing aquaculture enterprise is dedicated to sustainable grow-out operations for mud crab (Scylla serrata) and milkfish (Chanos chanos). As we expand, we're looking for passionate, hands-on leaders to drive operational excellence and farm productivity.

Key responsibilities:

1. Hatchery Operations

• Assist with daily quarantine, broodstock management, spawning, larval rearing, nursery and outdoor nursery production, juvenile production, and laboratory activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and harvest the live feeds required for production, including microalgae, rotifers, and Artemia, according to the requirements of each species.
• Assist with spawning, larval transfers, grading, harvesting, packing, and transportation, as well as species-specific steps defined in the hatchery SOPs (e.g. spawning induction, settlement, siphoning).
• Monitor water quality and report abnormalities to senior staff.
• Maintain high standards of biosecurity, cleanliness, and animal welfare.
• Follow hatchery Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP).

2. Facility & Equipment

• Operate hatchery and laboratory equipment following established procedures.
• Assist with routine cleaning, inspections, and preventative maintenance of hatchery systems.
• Report equipment faults and operational issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of hatchery, laboratory, live feed, and nursery areas.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

• Record production, feeding, water quality, hatchery activities, and laboratory observations accurately.
• Assist with stock inventories and consumable monitoring.
• Support research trials, live feed production records, and data collection as required.

4. Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with hatchery staff to achieve production targets.
• Participate in training programmes and continuous professional development.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and positive working environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of practical hatchery or aquaculture experience is preferred. Fresh graduates with strong practical training or internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of aquaculture husbandry and water quality management.
• Willingness to learn hatchery systems and equipment. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Hard-working, reliable, and willing to work flexible hours when required. Physically fit and capable of working in a hatchery environment.
• Good teamwork and communication skills. Good written and spoken English and Filipino.

Preferred

• Experience with crustacean, sea cucumber, or other marine invertebrate hatcheries is an advantage.
• Experience with larval rearing or live feed culture (microalgae, rotifers, or Artemia) is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures is desirable.