Senior Fish Health & Aquaculture Biologist

Jobtailor; Webster (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Florida seeks a Fish Health Biologist to lead sampling, diagnostics, and health assessments for hatchery-reared fish. You will supervise necropsies and parasite investigations from eggs to broodstock, ensuring disease control and data-driven decisions.

The role requires administering treatments, coordinating with state and federal agencies, and conducting data analyses. Expect a flexible schedule and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 years of professional experience in a related biological field or lab program, or
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience, or
• Master's with 1 year, or Doctorate can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fish-health sampling and diagnostic evaluations for disease and parasite detection.
• Perform scheduled necropsies and health assessments from eggs to adult broodstock.
• Conduct parasite diagnostics and bacteriological cultures to identify conditions.
• Administer or supervise fish-health medications and FDA-approved treatments.
• Develop research protocols and conduct experiments on disease pathways.

Skills

Fish biology

Parasitology

Water quality management

Biological data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree in biological sciences preferred

Doctorate in biological sciences substitute for experience

Fingerprint-based criminal history check

Master of Science in life or physical science, fisheries or aquaculture sciences

Tools

Micropipettes

Centrifuges

Thermal cyclers

MS Office software

Vehicles

Utility vehicles

Trailers

Job description

Jobtailor in Florida seeks a Fish Health Biologist to lead sampling, diagnostics, and health assessments for hatchery-reared fish. You will supervise necropsies and parasite investigations from eggs to broodstock, ensuring disease control and data-driven decisions.

The role requires administering treatments, coordinating with state and federal agencies, and conducting data analyses. Expect a flexible schedule and occasional travel.