Seasonal Fish Hatchery Technician

SSRAA; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SSRAA is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support daily operations of freshwater and saltwater rearing programs. You will work under the hatchery management team to ensure efficient production, perform routine sampling, feed management, and maintain incubator processes at our hatchery sites.

Experience in aquaculture and a solid grasp of fisheries science are preferred. The role involves physical work, possible remote camp duties, and 24/7 site coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated job experience applicable to hatchery work.
• Ability to learn general principles and practices of fisheries science and sampling.
• Two years' full-time hatchery production experience (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily hatchery operations for freshwater and saltwater production, including remote camp work.
• Assist transport of fry, smolt, and eggs to SSRAA hatcheries and remote sites.
• Sample stocks, perform routine checks, clean raceways and pens, feed fish, and apply treatments.
• Manage egg incubation steps: takes, picking, disinfection, and proper seeding densities.
• Maintain records of wastewater monitoring, incubation data, mortality, treatments, and feeds.
• Assist in facility and equipment maintenance; may supervise new hires.
• Share 24/7 site coverage as needed; perform other duties.

Skills

Hatchery experience

Fisheries science basics

Education

Associate degree in aquaculture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

SSRAA is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support daily operations of freshwater and saltwater rearing programs. You will work under the hatchery management team to ensure efficient production, perform routine sampling, feed management, and maintain incubator processes at our hatchery sites.

Experience in aquaculture and a solid grasp of fisheries science are preferred. The role involves physical work, possible remote camp duties, and 24/7 site coverage as needed.