Biotechnician - Aquaculture + Marine Fish​/Shellfish

Overview

CASE is seeking multiple positions for Aquaculture and Marine Fish and Shellfish Biologists to support our Federal government client in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle, Lacey, Portland, Newport) and Central and Northern California. These roles help to advance sustainable aquaculture in line with the US’s Blue Economy goals and promote the conservation of wild marine populations. These roles focus on activities, including researching species viability for cultivation in Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs);

the culture, propagation, and husbandry of marine fish and shellfish; the operation of complex life support systems; and others.

• Species Research:
  Expert-level research into the suitability of various species for offshore, nearshore, and land-based cultivation.
• Life Support Systems:
  Build, plumb, maintain, and repair recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), flow-through tank systems, and net-pen systems for egg, larval, juvenile, and adult marine fish and shellfish.
• Animal Husbandry:
  Perform daily care, cleaning, and disinfection of tanks, incubators, silos, and plumbing; maintain nets and feed containers on net-pens.
• Live Feeds:
  Produce and feed live feeds (rotifers, artemia, algae) to larvae; prepare and deliver diets to adult fish and shellfish.
• Data Collection:
  Tag fish, assess growth, record spawning/rearing metrics, and log daily/weekly/monthly water quality and system parameters.
• Reporting and Publication:
  Develop reports and publications for peer review journals.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fisheries, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Studies, Aquaculture, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in fish and/or shellfish culture and husbandry.
• Knowledge of marine aquaculture life support systems and aquatic animal care standards.
• Experience with live feed production for marine species (rotifers, artemia, algae).
• Knowledge of fish and shellfish spawning, egg incubation, and larval rearing.
• Plumbing skills related to aquaculture systems.

CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Hub Zone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience. CASE specializes in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocean, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in strategic environmental and scientific initiatives;

regulatory compliance and policy support; scientific and technical research and analysis; science communication and stakeholder engagement; adaptation and resilience planning; disaster recovery and restoration; and program design and implementation support.

CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact