Hatchery Technician

Blue Ocean Mariculture • Kailua Kona, HI

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• BS in Aquaculture or 2 years of experience with aquaculture systems.
• Knowledge of aquaculture systems & fish husbandry including laboratory protocols.
• Ability to follow and communicate technical instructions and safety procedures in oral and written formats.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to consistently lift 50lbs, 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 or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members. Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees