Animal Care Technician III
Core
Staff member supporting fish culture, research projects, and facility operations at a Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility.
Role type
Senior IC animal care technician (aquaculture)
Builds
Research data, animal health outcomes, and facility operational capacity
Domain
Aquaculture / Fisheries Biology
Required skills
Aquaculture system operation, freshwater fish husbandry, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sample collection, medication administration, database management, scientific writing
Preferred skills
SCADA systems, water quality monitoring, statistical analysis (R), manuscript preparation
Technologies
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems, Hach monitoring equipment, YSI monitoring equipment, R
Responsibilities
Observe animal behavior and report concerns; maintain and repair facility equipment; prepare and feed animals; track inventory; clean holding spaces; collect samples and administer treatments; lead day-to-day operational activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC