Outdoor Macroalgae Technician

Aquanet; Kailua, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbrosia inc in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii seeks an Outdoor Macroalgae Technician to maintain and scale our outdoor algae systems. You will follow SOPs, GMP standards, and biosecurity protocols while contributing to regenerative aquaculture initiatives.

In this hands-on role you will monitor growth metrics, perform sampling and data entry, and support cross-functional projects with R&D, QA, and engineering teams to advance SeaGraze-based research and production.

Qualifications

• Execute daily outdoor macroalgae cultivation activities in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP standards, and biosecurity protocols.
• Monitor, document, and report key operational and biological metrics with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete scheduled sampling, testing, and data entry ensuring records are audit-ready and compliant with GMP and internal quality systems.
• Own assigned weekly and monthly performance targets, including yield consistency and protocol adherence, and escalate deviations promptly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA, engineering, and data teams to support trials and scale-up initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor systems, tools, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
• Protect Symbrosia’s intellectual property and confidential information at all times.

Job description

Symbrosia inc Outdoor Macroalgae Technician Kailua Kona, HI·Full time

As Outdoor Macroalgae Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and scaling algae in our outdoor systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in applied science, research, and agriculture.

About Symbrosia inc

At Symbrosia, our mission is to deliver scalable marine biomass solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Our first product is a natural seaweed feed additive that reduces livestock methane emissions by 80%+ and makes animals more productive. The world’s 1 billion cows collectively cause 6% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by burping out massive quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide.Called “the seaweed that could save the planet” by The Verge, Forbes, and The Washington Post, Symbrosia’s product is unmatched in value to ranchers and environmental impact. Symbrosia breeds and cultivates fast-growing seaweed strains in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.

Description

Background

Symbrosia is a Hawai‘i-based agtech company revolutionizing livestock agriculture withSeaGraze®, our proprietary seaweed-based feed additive proven to reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 80% while driving nutritional optimization. Backed by top firms and scientific research, we're scaling regenerative aquaculture and sustainable livestock practices across global markets.

Our team is driven by impact—we believe solutions must be scalable, measurable, and profitable. Join us as we bring ocean-powered nutrition to millions of cattle and reshape the future of agriculture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute daily outdoor macroalgae cultivation activities in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP standards, and biosecurity protocols, including inoculation, media dosing, harvesting, and system cleaning.
• Monitor, document, and report key operational and biological metrics, including biomass yield, growth rates, contamination indicators, nutrient uptake, temperature, light exposure, and CO₂ levels, with a high standard of accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete scheduled sampling, testing, and data entry (e.g., biomass estimates, microscopy, PAM readings, visual inspections), ensuring records are audit-ready and compliant with GMP and internal quality systems.
• Own assigned weekly and monthly performance targets, including yield consistency, contamination reduction, system uptime, and protocol adherence, and elevate deviations promptly.
• Participate in project-based workstreams focused on process improvement, cost reduction, throughput increases, or quality enhancement, with clearly defined deliverables and timelines.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and assisting with the testing and implementation of approved process changes.
• Follow and reinforce GMP, HACCP-aligned, and safety practices in all outdoor operations, including proper material handling, sanitation, documentation, and corrective action procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, indoor cultivation, data, engineering, and QA teams to support trials, technology transfers, and scale-up initiatives.
• Maintain outdoor systems, tools, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition, including facility upkeep and minor improvement projects.
• Protect Symbrosia’s intellectual property, biological assets, and confidential information at all times.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, reliability, and accountability, contributing to a culture of execution, transparency, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a positive representative of Symbrosia’s values, safety culture, and commitment to operational excellence.