HSWRI is developing a new aquaculture research program to begin to investigate the feasibility of propagating native and established species of invertebrates to support growth and success of our regional aquaculture industry. The emphasis is on low trophic level organisms that can be grown in monoculture or in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems. The project will involve acquiring broodstock animals, conditioning and spawning, and larval rearing to viable seed stage. Initial target invertebrates are shellfish and echinoderms. Work will be done on a research scale as proof of concept.
Job Summary: The Invertebrate Hatchery Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of operations at the pilot Hatchery, including a small team of personnel, animal husbandry, system maintenance, etc.
- Manage all aspects of invertebrate production, including but not limited to: broodstock collection, holding and spawning; microalgae production and feeding; larval production; general invertebrate husbandry including cleaning, feeding, and application of treatments; quantification of growth and survival.
- Manage hatchery employees including hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating.
- Interact with the HSWRI veterinarian to maintain good health management and biosecurity practices, including a sound program for water quality monitoring.
- Interact with the HSWRI safety officer to implement a sound employee safety program.
- Ensure that all systems are properly maintained and monitored at all times.
- Help design and fabricate systems as appropriate.
- Ensure that accurate records are kept, and protocols are updated regularly.
- Assist with all facility reporting requirements as needed.
- Support research projects as they are developed.
- Must be able to regularly work weekends and potentially odd hours.
- Must live within 30 minutes (25 miles) of the Laboratory and act as a primary respondent in the 24hr life-support monitoring program.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum education: BS/BA in Sciences field; or AA in the Sciences field. At least three years demonstrated experience and success rearing of invertebrates at a managerial level.
- Hatchery experience to include all aspects of rearing invertebrates including producing microalgae, spawning adults, and rearing larvae.
- Knowledge of recirculation/aquarium system components and operations, with an ability to design, build and troubleshoot these systems.
- Experience with water quality testing of seawater.
- Dynamic, highly motivated invertebrate culturist with excellent management skills and willingness to work long hours as needed.
- Responsible and hardworking individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a Team.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the use of standard word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
- Good physical health with the ability to lift objects over 50lbs.
- Requires a valid California driving license, reliable personal vehicle, and insurability to drive a HSWRI vehicle.
- Other training and experience in safety, SCUBA and science will be considered favorably.
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply: Please send your resume plus cover letter in either Word or text format to hr@hswri.org.
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