Hatchery Technician

Island Creek Oysters • Full-time • Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States • USD $17 - USD $25 / hour • 1m ago

Island Creek Oysters (ICO) is a mission-based brand engaged in promoting the development of aquaculture’s role in our food systems—locally and globally.

Island Creek Shellfish Farm (ICSF) is the foundation of ICO. A well-known oyster farm in the U.S., ICSF is dedicated to producing the highest quality products possible. The hatchery is the fundamental part of our business and we are ever-evolving our techniques to maximize production capabilities. ICSF is eager to have employees who are happy to take on the challenge of developing the hatchery to its fullest potential. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within the aquaculture field. We are looking for seasonal employees for the 2026 hatchery season.

ROLE:

Cleaning - follow protocols for cleaning tasks related to hatchery work and algae culture processes
Microalgal culture - media preparation, inoculations (stock cultures, carboys, kalwalls, photo-bioreactors), counting, culture health assessment, and water quality monitoring
Feeding - calculate and understand feeding regimes for all stages of the hatchery
Broodstock - daily maintenance, conditioning process evaluations, spawning procedures
Larval culture - water changes, larval counting, health assessment, restocking, and feeding
Setting & post-set - setting system preparation, larval stocking, daily maintenance, daily health assessments; seed grading, restocking, cleaning post-set systems
Data collection - keep detailed and organized records daily for all hatchery processes

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
Ability to bend down, stand, kneel or climb ladders for extended periods of time
Work in all conditions including heat, humidity, cold, etc.
Flexibility of schedule including 8+ hour days, weekend shifts, and holiday coverage
Valid driver’s license and mode of transportation
Have an upbeat personality and positive attitude
Ability to complete repetitive tasks well and efficiently

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