Temporary Aquaculture Technician

Posting Number : PG195583TM

Position Number : 11ASO3585

Position Type : Temporary

Essential Job Duties :

Assist in day-to-day research and propagation activities at the Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Laboratory :

• Captive care of freshwater fishes, mussels and snails of all life stages, including feeding, enclosure cleaning, water quality testing, system maintenance and repair, and animal health assessments
• Propagation of freshwater mussels via in vitro methods, including data collection, media preparation, sorting and counting of larvae, performing media changes, and overall use of sterile technique in the laboratory.
• Collection of freshwater fishes and mussels in the wild via electrofishing, seining, and snorkeling
• Construction, plumbing, maintenance, and repair of conservation aquaculture systems at the Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Laboratory
• Data collection and entry and assisting with report preparation
• Monitoring and maintenance of mussels at a remote grow-out location in Wake County, NC
• Assist in lab extension activities, including preparation for and execution of tours

Work Schedule :

Primarily 9am-5pm, M-F with some occasional weekend work. Weekend hours are shared by staff on a rotational basis and consist of approximately 2 hours on a Saturday or Sunday at a flexible time

Is Time Limited : No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits :

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer :

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Job City & State : Raleigh, NC

Department : Applied Ecology

Classification Title :

Temporary-Technical / Paraprofessional

Working Title :

Temporary Aquaculture Technician

Work Schedule :

40 / hrs per week

Other Work / Responsibilities :

Minimum Experience / Education :

Department Required Skills :

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education :

Required License or Certification :

Valid NC Driver's License required? :

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? :

No

Anticipated Hiring Range :

$20 / hr

Job Open Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.ncsu.edu / postings / 225069

EEO :

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