Hatchery Assistant - Kelp Hatchery & NurserySea Forest Macro Algae / United Kelp Co. • Sooke, Capital Regional District, CA

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Hatchery Assistant - Kelp Hatchery & Nursery

Sea Forest Macro Algae / United Kelp Co. • Sooke, Capital Regional District, CA

Il y a 4 jours

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Permanent

Temporaire

Description de poste

Job Summary

The Hatchery Assistant will support the Hatchery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the kelp hatchery and nursery. This role combines laboratory work, nursery operations, field collection, and hands-on facility development, and is well suited to candidates with a strong interest in marine biology, phycology, or aquaculture.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

Assist with daily lab activities, including preparation of solutions and culture media
Autoclave labware and maintain sterile techniques
Track reagent inventories and assist with ordering supplies

Gametophyte Seed Bank Maintenance

Maintain kelp gametophyte cultures

Conduct regular health assessments using microscopy

Perform media changes and monitor growth

Identify, manage, and document contamination

Maintain accurate culture records

Nursery Operations

Assist with spool seeding and nursery setup during the nursery season

Conduct daily nursery tasks, including water quality testing

Adjust growth conditions as required

Monitor and manage biological contamination

Sorus Collection and Culture Initiation

Assist with the collection of wild kelp during reproductive season

Process sorus tissue and initiate new cultures from spores

Experimental Work

Assist with experiments aimed at optimizing culture conditions across multiple kelp species

Support data collection and record-keeping for experimental trials

Facilities & System Development

Assist with the construction and modification of seawater culture systems

Help install and maintain pumps, tanks, filters, and plumbing components

Education & Experience

Required / Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Biology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience or demonstrated competence in one or more of the following :

Biological laboratory work, including comfort with microscopy

Rearing or culturing marine organisms (seaweeds, algae, invertebrates, or fish)

Experience with bacterial cultures, plants, or fungi

Setting up or maintaining aquaculture or recirculating water systems

Working with plumbing and aquaculture equipment (pumps, filters, valves)

Skills & Attributes

Ability to maintain a clean, well-organized laboratory environment

Ability to follow and consistently apply detailed protocols

Experience with basic data collection and record-keeping

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team

Job Details

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Contract length : 12 months

Pay : $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours : No less than 40 per week

Benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Location & Qualifications

Ability to commute / relocate : Sooke, BC : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience : Laboratory : 1 year (required)

Work Location : In person

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