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Cambridge, MD | Full Time

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Faculty Research Assistant I-HPL Oyster Hatchery

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Faculty Research Assistant I-HPL Oyster Hatchery

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The University of Maryland Center for... is Hiring a Faculty Research Assistant I-HPL Oyster Hatchery Near Cambridge, MD

Position Information

Position Title:

Faculty Research Assistant I-HPL Oyster Hatchery

Functional Title:

Position Number:

Job Description:

This position will involve assistance with all aspects of oyster hatchery duties. Applicants should be familiar with oyster broodstock conditioning and spawning, larval rearing, spat production and settlement assessment, seed production, mass algae production, long-line oyster farming, and have at least two full seasons of experience in a production scale oyster hatchery. Familiarity with particle counting technology and instrumental analysis of water samples for alkalinity is preferred but not required. Applicants should have the ability to multitask, as the hatchery is a fast-paced environment. Special consideration will be given to individuals with experience in larval culture, settlement assessment, automated algal feeding systems, and a background in database entry. Self-motivation and willingness to work productively are a must.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily maintenance of shellfish larval cultures, algal stocks, and spat tanks.
Perform routine animal husbandry including spawning, larval counts, tank cleaning, spat counts, setting tank management, seed operations, longline management and larval and algal culture maintenance.
Will be tasked with traning and managing new interns.

FTE:

1.00

Unit:

Horn Point Laboratory

Location:

Cambridge, MD

Job Category Status:

Faculty

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in biology, marine biology, or other life sciences from an accredited University is required. Must have at least two full seasons of experience in a production scale oyster hatchery. Flexibility to work holidays and weekends during the production season is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with larval cuture, settlement assessment, automated algal feeding systems and database entry strongly preferred. Previous work or research experience working with bivalves and animal husbandry preferred.

Physical Demands:

Applicants should be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to work in a hot, humid, wet environment. Applicants must be able to climb in and out of tanks and work at a fast pace.

EEO Statement:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.

FLSA:

Exempt

Salary Range:

Starting salary $45,000.00 commensurate with experience

University Information:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number:

F123P

Number of Vacancies:

Open Date:

03/11/2024

Review Start Date:

04/16/2024

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes