Oyster Hatchery Technician — Marine Science Lab

The University of Texas at Austin; Texas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute invites applications for two Oyster Technician positions in the Oyster Mariculture Laboratory in Port Aransas, TX. This role supports daily operations including algal feed production, broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production.

Under the lab manager and FAML Director, you will maintain cultures, ensure water quality, run hatchery activities, collect broodstock, and contribute to data reporting.

Qualifications

• BSc in marine science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least two years in shellfish aquaculture.
• Experience with algal culture systems and oyster husbandry.
• Experience with flow-through or recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
• Experience with disease management and biosecurity in shellfish hatcheries.

Responsibilities

• 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 spawning, larval rearing, and nursery grow-out.
• Perform collection of native oysters for use as broodstock.
• Contribute to data management, compliance, and progress reporting for shellfish research.

Skills

Shellfish aquaculture

Algal culture

Water quality management

Education

BSc in marine science or related field

Tools

RAS systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute invites applications for two Oyster Technician positions in the Oyster Mariculture Laboratory in Port Aransas, TX. This role supports daily operations including algal feed production, broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production.

Under the lab manager and FAML Director, you will maintain cultures, ensure water quality, run hatchery activities, collect broodstock, and contribute to data reporting.