Animal Care Technician III

Job Details

The Animal Care Technician III works under the supervision and guidance of the UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility, Facility Operations Manager in Bayfield.  The position serves as a staff member in all aspects involving the culture of fish and assists with performing activities defined in grant-funded research projects.  This position will coordinate project activities with USTEs, volunteers, and interns at the facility. The position will perform general maintenance functions on equipment and building and grounds maintenance. 

Requirements

• Minimum 2-years’ experience with aquaculture related systems and processes, including Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and related equipment such as sand biofilters, floating bed biofiltration, drum filters, Hach monitoring equipment, and YSI monitoring equipment.  
• An understanding of the culture of Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, walleye, yellow perch, or other freshwater species. 
• Skills in basic aquaculture facility and equipment maintenance such as small engine repair, net mending, carpentry, PVC piping, lawn care, power tool operation, tractor operation, etc. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet standards set to drive state vehicles. 
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. 
• Possesses skills required for carrying out tasks related to research project completion including database management, foundational statistics knowledge, and scientific writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SCADA, water quality monitoring experience, statistical methods and programs (e.g. R), manuscript preparation.  

Education:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree, from an accredited institution, in aquaculture, fisheries biology, freshwater science, hatchery management or related water-science field, is preferred.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit the University Workday link.