Oyster Hatchery Technician — Mariculture Lab

University of Texas at Austin; Port Aransas (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Oyster Mariculture Laboratory in Port Aransas, TX invites applications for two Oyster Technician positions. These roles support daily operations, including broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production under MSI management.

Candidates should have a BSc in marine science or related field or equivalent experience, plus at least two years in shellfish aquaculture; algal culture and RAS experience are preferred. Salary starts at $42,000+ with benefits.

Qualifications

• BSc in marine science, aquaculture, fisheries, biology, or a closely related field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least two years of experience in shellfish aquaculture.
• Experience with algae culture and shellfish husbandry is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and optimize live algal cultures to support broodstock and larval production.
• Maintain and manage water quality and operations of oyster broodstock.
• Manage day-to-day oyster hatchery operations, including conditioning, spawning, larval rearing, settlement, and nursery grow-out.
• Perform collection of native oysters for use as broodstock.
• Contribute to data management, compliance, and progress reporting for the shellfish research program.

Formation

BSc. in marine science, aquaculture, fisheries, biology, or a closely related field

Equivalent practical experience in lieu of a formal degree

At least two years of experience in shellfish aquaculture

Outils

Algal culture systems experience

Oyster/shellfish husbandry experience

Flow-through/recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) experience

Disease management/biosecurity in shellfish hatcheries

Description du poste

The University of Texas Oyster Mariculture Laboratory in Port Aransas, TX invites applications for two Oyster Technician positions. These roles support daily operations, including broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production under MSI management.

Candidates should have a BSc in marine science or related field or equivalent experience, plus at least two years in shellfish aquaculture; algal culture and RAS experience are preferred. Salary starts at $42,000+ with benefits.