Animal Care Technician III

University of Wisconsin Stout • Bayfield, WI

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About The Position

The Animal Care Technician III works under the supervision and guidance of the UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility, Facility Operations Manager in Bayfield. The position serves as a staff member in all aspects involving the culture of fish and assists with performing activities defined in grant-funded research projects. This position will coordinate project activities with USTEs, volunteers, and interns at the facility. The position will perform general maintenance functions on equipment and building and grounds maintenance. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-years’ experience with aquaculture related systems and processes, including Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and related equipment such as sand biofilters, floating bed biofiltration, drum filters, Hach monitoring equipment, and YSI monitoring equipment.
• An understanding of the culture of Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, walleye, yellow perch, or other freshwater species.
• Skills in basic aquaculture facility and equipment maintenance such as small engine repair, net mending, carpentry, PVC piping, lawn care, power tool operation, tractor operation, etc.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet standards set to drive state vehicles.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Possesses skills required for carrying out tasks related to research project completion including database management, foundational statistics knowledge, and scientific writing.

Nice To Haves

• SCADA, water quality monitoring experience, statistical methods and programs (e.g. R), manuscript preparation.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree, from an accredited institution, in aquaculture, fisheries biology, freshwater science, hatchery management or related water-science field, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes animal behavior, performs animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals in support of research and instruction
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to work unit procedures
• Inspects, maintains, and initiates complex repairs to equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• Tracks inventory levels of animal supplies and places replenishment orders
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic and research
• Leads the day-to day operational activities of an animal care work unit and facilitates staff training as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees