Hatchery Manager

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee freshwater fish breeding programs.
• Monitor and maintain optimal water quality, including dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, hardness, and temperature.
• Develop feeding schedules and nutrition programs to maximize fish health and growth.
• Monitor fish health and identify signs of disease, parasites, or stress.
• Implement biosecurity and disease-prevention protocols.
• Maintain ponds, aeration systems, filtration equipment, pumps, and water circulation systems.
• Recommend stocking densities and harvest schedules.
• Monitor fish growth rates and reproductive performance.
• Maintain accurate records of water quality, breeding success, mortality, and production.
• Develop strategies to improve survival rates and maximize production efficiency.
• Advise on pond construction, habitat improvement, vegetation management, and environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Florida aquaculture and environmental regulations.

We are seeking an experienced Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, or Marine Biologist with freshwater aquaculture experience to help develop and manage a high-quality freshwater fish breeding and grow-out operation in Central Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys hands-on work, scientific problem-solving, and building a sustainable aquaculture program.

Crystal carp

steve slobodski

drsteve

930x

Post Date: 9/2/2026 9:41:53 AM

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 12:00:00 AM