Shellfish Aquaculture Research Manager
Core
Lead the design, construction, and initial operation of a comprehensive oyster aquaculture facility, focusing on broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production for Crassostrea virginica.
Role type
Senior IC aquaculture research manager (hatchery systems)
Builds
A functional, scalable, research-integrated oyster hatchery system
Domain
Aquaculture / Marine Science / Shellfish Production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Oyster aquaculture expertise, Hatchery system design and operation, Broodstock management, Larval culture and settlement, Nursery production, Water quality management, Algal culture techniques, Genetic line experimentation
Preferred skills
Commissioning aquaculture facilities, Gulf of Mexico oyster systems knowledge, Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) experience, Disease management and biosecurity, Industry collaboration
Technologies
RAS, seawater systems, algae feed cultures
Responsibilities
Manage scientific tasks for developing Texas triploid oyster lines, Oversee maintenance and husbandry of broodstock, larvae, and spat, Supervise technicians and staff on seawater systems and oyster upkeep, Contribute to data management and progress reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC