Salary: $45,000–$70,000
Optional role depending on scaling.
Responsibilities
- Test pellet moisture, protein, fat, and durability
- Test worm meal and fishmeal quality
- Conduct water quality analysis on tilapia ponds
- Maintain lab documentation
- Support feed formula accuracy
Ideal Degrees
- Biology (STEM OPT eligible)
- Chemistry (STEM OPT eligible)
- Animal Nutrition
- Food Science
- Environmental Science
Student Visa Eligibility?
YES — excellent fit.
⭐ REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ROLES
- Ability to work outdoors and in manufacturing environments
- Mechanical aptitude (helpful for pellet operations)
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Basic computer and recordkeeping skills
⭐ WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
- Health benefits (optional depending on your plan)
- Stable year-round work
- Training in feed production and aquaculture systems
- Opportunity for rapid career advancement
- Visa-friendly HR support for OPT/CPT/STEM candidates
- Supportive team environment focused on sustainable agriculture
⭐ SUMMARY — CAN WE HIRE STUDENT VISA CANDIDATES?
✔ Pellet Processing Technician:
YES — especially STEM degrees (Biology, Food Science, Engineering)
✔ Tilapia Aquaculture Technician:
YES — especially Aquaculture, Fisheries, Biology, Environmental Science
✔ QC/Lab Technician:
YES — this is one of the best STEM OPT roles
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
