Hatchery Technician - Southold, NY
This position will focus primarily on hatchery production of seed shellfish, including algae production, broodstock conditioning, spawning, larval rearing, and nursery grow-out in a field setting. Activities will primarily occur at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center in Southold and will move to nursery sites throughout Suffolk County as required. This position is intended to support the work of the hatchery manager in producing shellfish.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in biological or related sciences and least 1-year experience relevant to the position or High School Diploma role and 2 years volunteer or work experience.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift 20 - 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors and on boats in all weather conditions.
- Must be reliable and able to work independently as well as with others.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions.
- Experience with data entry and analysis.
- Ability or willingness to learn timecard software.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
- Valid NYS Driver's License.
- Ability to pass Motor Vehicle Screen process
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in a related field.
- Shellfish hatchery, shellfish nursery, or laboratory experience.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $18-24 per hour
Schedule: NON-EXEMPT
Benefits: Full Benefits include vacation days, personal days, accrued sick days, 16 holidays, health and dental insurance Program (NYSHIP), Employees' Retirement System (New York State Retirement System -NYSLRS), Cornell University Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (CUTDAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Long-Term Disability, Auto/Home/Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Long Term Care Insurance, and NY's 529 College Savings Program
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
Last updated December 23, 2024
