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Sturgeon Production Manager - Center for Aquaculture Research and Development

Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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STURGEON PRODUCTION MANAGER

Center for Aquaculture Research and Development

Sturgeon Program

Job Description:

The Sturgeon production manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and participating in all production activities of the Sturgeon Commercial Demonstration Project to successfully implement the short- and long-term production goals; the objectives and policies of the program; the coordination of aquaculture activities with staff; participation in research activities; the dissemination of information about the Center’s aquaculture goals, philosophies and objectives to a wide variety of audiences; and performing other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager. This is a hands-on position. Specific duties for this person will include but not be limited to the following:

Plan production and harvest schedules utilizing computer spreadsheets, computer databases, and word processing programs.

Act as team manager and coordinator

Manage all aspects of fish husbandry including feeding, growth performance, fish grading and movement, water quality monitoring and control, fish inventory control, and fish spawning.

Manage fish health

Monitor facility sanitation including system upkeep, tank cleaning and siphoning, pressure washing and other facility needs.

Ability to write reports, read and interpret complex written and quantitative material, and analyze and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Understand and oversee the technical aspects and operations of Recirculated Aquaculture Systems and the associated equipment.

Assist in developing annual and project budgets as well as tracking and operating within budget limitations

Prepare presentations as required

Work in both an indoor and outdoor environment including working in rain and hot sun.

Work safely and adhere to all safety regulations.

Be able to lift 50 lbs to shoulder height, walk/work on uneven surfaces, bend and stoop for prolonged periods. 

Education: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited four year college or university which included coursework equivalent to a major in aquaculture, marine biology, marine ecology, aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, biological oceanography or a closely related field.


Management Experience: One year or more of work experience which involved 1) planning, assigning, and managing aquaculture work of a technical nature, 3) scheduling and overseeing  staff, and 3) training and developing new employees.

Other Requirements: Interested parties must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States . A valid driver's license is also required.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references before August 15, to:

Mote Marine Laboratory

James Michaels, Program Manager

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

        Sarasota, FL  34236 

       

        Or electronically to Michaels@mote.org