Marine Finfish Research Assistant

Hawaii Pacific University; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific University’s Oceanic Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support daily marine animal rearing tasks, maintain tanks, and assist senior staff with data collection and inventory. The role involves outdoor work and may require travel for research projects.

Responsibilities include leading technical tasks, supervising junior staff, and handling administrative duties such as purchasing feeds and supplies. Some shifts may include nights and after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field as specified.
• Experience with aquatic organisms is preferred as stated in the minimum qualifications.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and daily care of fish and invertebrates, including water-quality parameter measurements.
• Culturing live feeds and maintaining tanks/equipment.
• Collecting data and performing data entry; assisting with tagging, stocking/harvesting, and packing/shipping.
• Leading research tasks and assisting in performance appraisals of junior staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

B.S./B.A. in aquaculture, marine science, biology, or related discipline

M.S. in aquaculture, marine science, biology or related discipline

Job description

Hawaii Pacific University’s Oceanic Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support daily marine animal rearing tasks, maintain tanks, and assist senior staff with data collection and inventory. The role involves outdoor work and may require travel for research projects.

Responsibilities include leading technical tasks, supervising junior staff, and handling administrative duties such as purchasing feeds and supplies. Some shifts may include nights and after-hours emergencies.