TES Research & Production Specialist

Overview

TES Research & Production Specialist will assist grad students working with live fish/shrimp in a research and production setting. Duties could include but aren't limited to sample processing, analysis, data recording, caring for animals (fish and shrimp) and system maintenance. Pond work to include but not limited to sample collection, pond management and maintenance of research systems. This will be a temporary assignment based on need and funding.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the feeding and care of animals (fish/shrimp) to include lifting heavy bags of feed.
• Assisting grad students with sampling and sampling processing.
• Assisting with general lab and field duties.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Work in a group environment as well as independently as directed.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Candidate needs to be capable of swimming.
• B.S. in Biological Sciences or related field is acceptable. Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in aquaculture environments.

Skills

• Lab competencies in water quality and nutritional analysis as well as fish/shrimp husbandry and aquaculture experience are an asset.
• The ability to work in a team laboratory setting as well as independently is a must.