Prairie AquaTech is a technology company based in Brookings, South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high quality feed ingredients.

Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.

JOB DUTIES

The Aquaculture Nutrition Associate participates in the routine maintenance of aquaculture systems, equipment, and facilities of the aquaculture department, and assists with the collection of data for research activities.

This position reports to the Aquaculture Research Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Provide assistance the Aquaculture group in all aspects of facility maintenance and operation as directed.
• Assist with tasks related to the collection of data for research activities.
• Assist with routine maintenance of life support equipment.
• Weekend and holiday work will be required periodically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written .
• Must be in good physical health and must be able to lift 5O pounds.
• Experience with construction, machine operation, carpentry, plumbing, PVC pipe repair, pump installation and maintenance, and compressor installation and maintenance is desirable but NOT required.
• Should have a working knowledge of MS Windows 7 and be able to use both MS Word and MS Excel.
• Successful applicant will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, responsible, creative, and able to follow directions.
• Must be highly organized, analytical, accurate and detail oriented.

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Last updated : 2024-03-28