Oyster Mariculture Lab Technician

utaustin; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Science Institute (MSI) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two lab technician positions in the University of Texas Oyster Mariculture Laboratory. These positions will play a central role in the daily operations of oyster mariculture including algal feed production, oyster broodstock conditioning and husbandry, larval culture, and spat nursery production.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Texas Oyster Mariculture Lab manager and

Qualifications

• Requires BSc in marine science, aquaculture, fisheries, biology, or closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least two years of experience in shellfish aquaculture.

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 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.

Skills

Algal culture systems

Oyster husbandry

Water quality management

Data management

Biosecurity practices

Education

BSc in marine science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

RAS

Job description

The Marine Science Institute (MSI) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two lab technician positions in the University of Texas Oyster Mariculture Laboratory. These positions will play a central role in the daily operations of oyster mariculture including algal feed production, oyster broodstock conditioning and husbandry, larval culture, and spat nursery production.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Texas Oyster Mariculture Lab manager and