Aquaculture Biologist - Algae

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Aquaculture Biologist I - Algae.

Location Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States

Division Thad Cochran Marine Aquacultural Center

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 36,635.

Pay Grade E07

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

This is entry-level professional and technical scientific work with responsibility for providingscientific expertise in algal culture. Characteristic duties include collection and evaluation of field and laboratory biological and aquatic specimens and/or data to make recommendations to upper-level management for use in management and program decisions. The incumbent works with algae, applyingbatch and semi-continuous production methods utilizing Photobioreactors to harvestalgae feedstock for live feeds, and research purposes.

The work involves routineexecution of algal cultivation methods, adhearing to sterile technique, from small-scalecultures through seed train scheme to production of mass culture. Operations may include seed and production management, analytical methods applied for routing monitoring, healthmanagement, operation of recirculating aquaculture systems, execution ofexperimental protocols, and data collection. Work is performed usingindependent judgement under the supervision of a higher-level biologist,scientist or an administrative or technical superior.

Interaction with faculty, staff, and student son a variety of projects will be required. This is a full-time position that includes a full benefits package. The position will be located at the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center in Ocean Springs, MS. The Center is part of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), aunit of the University of Southern Mississippi. The Center is located on the Cedar Point campus of GCRL, a 225-acre site devoted primarily to marineaquaculture.

The Center currently includes approximately 100,000 square feet ofculture space devoted to live feed, brood stock, hatchery, nursery/growout,laboratory, experimental, and analytical facilities.

• Duty Monitoring and maintaining algae cultures from the clean room through scale-up to massculture while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness inlaboratory and production areas.
• Follows standard operating procedures for algae maintenance and sanitation.
• Participates in research projects, investigations, and aquatic/biological studies in which thescope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedure sand participates in translating the outcomes and results to formrecommendations for management.
• Provides detailed records and data entry for monitoring parameters and production data.
• Participates ininformational, educational and outreach programs and performs other dutiesas assigned.

• Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Marine Science, Coastal Sciences, Biology, Marine Biology, Botany,or comparable discipline and one (1) year of related work experience. A valid
  
  Driver’s License is required.
• Bachelor’sdegree in Aquaculture, Marine Science, Coastal Sciences, Biology, Marine Biology, Botany, or comparable discipline and two (2) years of related work experience. A valid Driver’s License is required.

• Proficient use of personal computers and software for word processing, presentation development, databases, and statistical applications.
• Ability to take detailed directions and work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to be proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal form
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal form.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry weights more than 30 lbs.

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