The Cape Eleuthera Institute (www.ceibahamas.org) requires an Aquaculture and Wet Lab Manager for an immediate start. The position will be based at the Cape Eleuthera Institute research facility in South Eleuthera, The Bahamas. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Research and Director of Facilities to help oversee current aquaculture research activities and manage the daily operations of the wet lab. The candidate will also be expected to connect primary aquaculture research to education and outreach at The Island School (www.islandschool.org).
Position Description:
The Aquaculture and Wet Lab Manager will incorporate sustainable design and technologies, being a mentor/educator and working in a multi-faceted, flexible team oriented environment. In your job you must be willing to stretch beyond a traditional job description as you live and work closely with the local community and The Island School and Deep Creek Middle School programs. Primarily the Aquaculture and Wet Lab Manager will:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of a 5000ft2 solar powered wet lab and all associated support systems, including a flow through seawater system, pumps, filtration systems, air blowers, oxygen generators and freshwater recirculation system.
• Manage the ongoing offshore aquaculture program including; brood stock husbandry, rotifer and artemia culture, larval rearing and fingerling grow out.
• Manage fish growout in an offshore fish cage, including fish husbandry, cage maintenance and harvesting.
• Establish and implement safety protocols for all aspects of the Sustainable Offshore Aquaculture Program and the Wet Lab as a whole.
• Oversee the daily feeding and husbandry for all fish associated with the aquaculture program (e.g., sharknose gobies, cobia, etc).
• Coordinate wet lab tank space with visiting scientists and CEI research programs
• Connect the primary research conducted at Cape Eleuthera Institute with education and outreach by running ongoing scientific investigations with small groups of students from The Island School.
• Hire, manage, mentor and educate a team of wet lab and research interns that help facilitate the daily operations of the wet lab and aquaculture programs, including developing an intern curriculum.
• Collaborate with internal and external research partners on grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Provide logistical support for visiting scientists that require tank space in the wet lab.
• Assist in the fundraising process for the aquaculture program
• Manage aquaculture research budget and strategic plan
CEI operates year round, typically 5.5 days a week, there will be periods of time (e.g. larval rearing, Island School Research Symposium) outside of normal working hours that require personnel to be on site for extended periods. Staff are given four weeks of paid personal time off every year. A two year commitment is preferred to start with longer term career opportunities. Room, board, medical insurance and retirement package are all included. We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Preferred academic qualifications - BS/BSc in a biology related field with three years relevant experience in commercial or research aquaculture, or an MS/MSc with two years experience.
• A broad base of practical experience with installing and maintaining flow through and recirculating aquaculture systems, including all associated support systems (Pumps, Air Blowers, Oxygen Generators, Plumbing, Filtration).
• Minimum 1 year experience of fish grow out in commercial saltwater aquaculture fish cages.
• Proven track record with the larval rearing of fish including the culture of live feed.
• A broad understanding of fish health relating to, bacteria, parasites and water quality parameters.
• Experience of experimental design, scientific process, biological statistics and scientific writing.
• An interest in integrating primary research and education. Prior teaching experience will be an asset.
• Experience preparing research grants.
• Candidates must be comfortable living and working in a remote, sub-tropical, small island community.
• Preference will be give to candidates with dive certifications (PADI dive master or equivalent) however training is available for the right applicant.
• Ability to captain up to 13M (40’) vessels.
If interested, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that addresses the following question: How can small-scale aquaculture and research be useful to small island nation such as The Bahamas?
Submit all of these materials in PDF format detailing your interest and experience. Please send to: [email protected] .
We will be collecting applications until the position is filled.
