Senior Aquaculture Technician Sea Cucumber or Mud Crab

Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas; Guimaras; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas is seeking a Senior Hatchery Technician to lead hatchery operations, manage broodstock, larval rearing, and live feed production in a fast-paced environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, strict biosecurity, and reporting across hatchery activities.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in crustacean hatcheries or sea cucumber hatcheries, strong water quality knowledge, and experience supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Experience in hatchery operations and live feed production is essential.
• Strong knowledge of hatchery water quality management and RAS.

Responsibilities

• Hatchery operations including quarantine, broodstock, spawning, larval rearing, and nursery production.
• Operate hatchery and laboratory equipment following SOPs; ensure cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Record production, feeding, water quality, and laboratory observations accurately.
• Work collaboratively with hatchery staff to meet production targets and participate in training.
• Ensure safe, professional working environment and adapt to flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Filipino language

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related field

Tools

Filtration systems operation

UV sterilizers

Job description

Company 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 Limited

Aquahub 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 production and laboratory activities.
• Prepare, maintain and harvest live feeds required for production (e.g. microalgae, Artemia, rotifers, depending on the species).
• Assist with spawning, larval transfers, grading, harvesting, packing and transportation of stock.
• 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 all 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of practical hatchery experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in crustacean hatcheries (preferably mud crab, shrimp or lobster) or in sea cucumber hatcheries.
• Demonstrated experience in larval rearing and live feed production (microalgae, rotifers and/or Artemia) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of hatchery water quality management and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
• Experience operating filtration systems, UV sterilizers, ozone systems, aeration equipment, and other hatchery life-support systems.
• Ability to identify and respond effectively to animal health and production issues.
• Strong understanding of hatchery biosecurity and disease prevention.
• Experience supervising hatchery technicians or production staff.
• Ability to organize daily operations, allocate resources effectively, and maintain high production standards.

Personal Attributes

• Hardworking, dependable, and results oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hatchery environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays when operationally required.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Filipino.

Enquiry & Submission

Interested applicants should submit:

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Short cover letter highlighting relevant experience

Email: [e-mail]

Subject: Senior Hatchery Technician Application - [Your Name]