Aquaculture Specialist - Per Diem

81105BR

Research-Research Administration

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Provides high quality daily care and maintenance of fish used in research within the Aquatic Resources Program ARP. Under the direction of the ARP Program Manager, this position involves significant and varied technical activities to support the management of aquaculture facilities and laboratory populations of fish. Performs operational, husbandry, and customer service functions and will be responsible for operating multiple recirculating aquaculture systems and ensuring that optimal animal health and productivity is sustained, all in accordance with federal and institutional regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate types and amounts of food to fish based on their life stage and experimental needs.
• Operates and maintains advanced aquaculture systems and equipment, following all safety and SOP guidelines.
• Conducts and documents daily health checks on fish, reporting concerns to supervisory staff.
• Oversees daily system operations and promptly communicates any technical issues.
• Performs fish husbandry tasks such as spawning, in vitro fertilization, and live feed culture maintenance.
• Conducts water quality testing, manages supply inventory, and trains new staff on standard procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• High School diploma/GED

Experience:

• Experience working with zebra fish preferred
• Weekend availability required

Part-Time

Per Diem

21

Boston

Research

Onsite Only