[SEMCO] Aquaculture Specialist/Shellfish Hatchery Mgr. Position

[Sheri DeRosa]

From: Cam Gifford <mailto:cgifford at maritime.edu>
To: acardoza at maritime.edu <mailto:acardoza at maritime.edu>
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 5:46 AM



Position Announcement:  Aquaculture Specialist and Shellfish Hatchery 
Manager

Definition:  The Aquaculture Specialist and Shellfish Hatchery Manager 
is responsible for operating a hatchery and nursery for bivalve mollusks 
and harvest of eelgrass seed.  Currently, the facility is primarily 
operated to produce seed for public restoration efforts in local towns 
through a contract with Barnstable County.  The hatchery manager will 
also be expected to participate in on-going and new research projects 
directed at improving technology and husbandry for bivalve mollusk 
culture.  Finally, the hatchery serves as an educational resource and 
the manager will interact with cadets and the general public.

Duties and Responsibilities:  Oversee hatchery operations including 
management of student workers and volunteers, algae culture, shellfish 
culture, and contribute to the maintenance of the facility; Help 
establish hatchery production goals, protocols, and scheduling; Assist 
in the development of research grant proposal utilizing the shellfish 
hatchery; Oversee any student projects and give tours to school and 
other educational groups as needed; Participate in any on-campus 
functions such as Open Houses, Science Camps, etc.

Experience:  Possess a working knowledge of bivalve hatchery operations, 
including:  microalgae culture, broodstock conditioning and spawning, 
larval culture of bivalve mollusks, providing suitable conditions for 
bivalve metamorphosis, and nursery culture of oyster, bay scallop and 
other bivalve mollusks.  Practical mechanical skills are desired, 
including hatchery plumbing, operation and maintenance of an upweller, 
apparatus tank stands and small-boat handling and maintenance.  Must 
have the ability to work independently.  Strong interpersonal and 
communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain cooperative 
working relationships with a diverse community, including professors, 
undergraduate students, state regulators, and shellfish harvesters and 
growers.  Supervisory ability for student workers is needed.  Computer 
literacy is necessary.  An ability to maintain organized records and to 
write fluently for technical instruction, research proposal development 
and scientific publication is needed.

Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited college or university 
with advanced courses in marine science or related field with at least 
two to three years; experience in a shellfish hatchery.  Experience in 
implementing original shellfish hatchery concepts in either a commercial 
or research setting.

Salary:  Negotiable-- Depending Background and Experience
For more information or to apply for this position contact:


Human Resources
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA  02532
508-830-5092


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