Hatchery Manager

The World Aquaculture Society; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Aquaculture Society in Central Florida seeks an experienced Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, or Marine Biologist to develop and manage a high-quality freshwater fish breeding and grow-out operation.

This hands-on role focuses on water quality management, disease prevention, production planning, and sustainable practices, with opportunities to contribute to habitat improvement and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in freshwater aquaculture is required.
• Aquatic biologist, fisheries biologist, or marine biologist with freshwater experience preferred.
• Hands-on problem-solving and sustainable aquaculture program development.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee freshwater fish breeding programs.
• Monitor and maintain optimal water quality, including dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, hardness, and temperature.
• Develop feeding schedules and nutrition programs to maximize fish health and growth.
• Monitor fish health and identify signs of disease, parasites, or stress.
• Implement biosecurity and disease-prevention protocols.
• Maintain ponds, aeration systems, filtration equipment, pumps, and water circulation systems.
• Recommend stocking densities and harvest schedules.
• Monitor fish growth rates and reproductive performance.
• Maintain accurate records of water quality, breeding success, mortality, and production.
• Develop strategies to improve survival rates and maximize production efficiency.
• Advise on pond construction, habitat improvement, vegetation management, and environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Florida aquaculture and environmental regulations.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee freshwater fish breeding programs.
• Monitor and maintain optimal water quality, including dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, hardness, and temperature.
• Develop feeding schedules and nutrition programs to maximize fish health and growth.
• Monitor fish health and identify signs of disease, parasites, or stress.
• Implement biosecurity and disease-prevention protocols.
• Maintain ponds, aeration systems, filtration equipment, pumps, and water circulation systems.
• Recommend stocking densities and harvest schedules.
• Monitor fish growth rates and reproductive performance.
• Maintain accurate records of water quality, breeding success, mortality, and production.
• Develop strategies to improve survival rates and maximize production efficiency.
• Advise on pond construction, habitat improvement, vegetation management, and environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Florida aquaculture and environmental regulations.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, or Marine Biologist with freshwater aquaculture experience to help develop and manage a high-quality freshwater fish breeding and grow-out operation in Central Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys hands-on work, scientific problem-solving, and building a sustainable aquaculture program.

Contact Information

Crystal carp

steve slobodski

[e-mail]

6465220318

930x

Post Date: 9/2/2026 9:41:53 AM

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 12:00:00 AM