What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hatchery Technician position at Blue Ocean Mariculture?
About Us
Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.
We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.
About the Role
Blue Ocean Mariculture is looking for a technician to join our Hatchery team. The Hatchery team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of our hatchery departments – Broodstock, Live Feeds, Larval Rearing, and Nursery.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor & respond to the condition of fish/live feeds.
- Prepare & dispense feed per plan.
- Collect/harvest eggs and live feeds.
- Clean filters, systems and tanks, including working with chemicals.
- Handle fish, requiring getting into tanks.
- Monitor water quality and minor mechanical and electrical systems.
- Adhere to biosecurity protocols.
- Collect and record management data and enter into computer databases.
- Count, sample, assess fish, rotifer, and artemia.
- Feed larval fish and monitor larvae condition.
- Respond to hatchery alarms when assigned on-call.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- Enthusiasm for aquaculture.
- Knowledge of aquaculture systems & husbandry.
- Ability to follow and communicate technical instructions and safety procedures in oral and written formats.
- BS in biological sciences or 2 years of experience with aquaculture systems.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to consistently lift 40lbs, climb 4ft into tanks, and work in a sunny, hot and humid environment.
- Ability to follow and communicate technical instructions and safety procedures in oral and written formats.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are unable to sponsor US work visas.
About our Company Offerings:
Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. In addition to being part of a great cause, we provide our employees with medical, dental, and vision benefits, a competitive salary, 401k opportunities with a 4% company match, PTO, and even community service opportunities. Join us and make a positive impact on the world!
We embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Blue Ocean is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
