Job Announcement: Oyster Hatchery Position
KCB Oyster Holdings is located in Lottsburg, Virginia and produces oyster larvae and seed from December through September. This is a seasonal, full-time job.
This is a unique opportunity to commercially produce oysters and develop a research/breeding program to improve hatchery performance.
Primary responsibilities:
- Brood stock management and maintenance
- Algae culture
- Spawning and larvae culture
- Cultchless seed setting
- Filtration maintenance
Basic qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science related field
- Good work ethic and self-motivated
- Ability to work variable hours, including weekends in rotation
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Communicate effectively with other employees
- Ability to perform record keeping and organize results
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior hatchery knowledge
- Ability to adaptively manage
- Problem solving/troubleshooting
- Ability to conduct research experiments
- Interest in seawater chemistry and oyster breeding
Salary negotiable and health benefits included.
Interested applicants should email cover letter and resume to:
A. J. Erskine
ajerskine@bevansoyster.com
ajerskine@bevansoyster.com