Coral Propagation & Culture Technician I — Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities
On-siteGalveston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Maintain recirculating culture systems, monitor water quality, and perform routine care for live coral specimens including tank setup and cleaning. Culture live foods such as Artemia and rotifers, record data on animal health, and report malfunctions to senior staff. Manage computer data entry and review using MDBC applications, update tracking sheets, and answer telephones while providing information to the public. Assist in developing educational materials and participate in outreach events like open houses and teacher workshops. Complete required training on workplace safety, chemical handling, and NOAA IT security. Work in environments near 40°F to support the NOAA Galveston Deep Sea Coral Laboratory's operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marine sciences or related biology field
- at least 2 years of experience maintaining coral culture systems
- prior saltwater aquaria/aquatic systems experience
- Knowledge of basic water quality, aquaculture/mariculture, and animal husbandry concepts and methodologies
- capable of independently performing scientific tasks using established methods
- Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance
- Capable of following oral and written instructions
- Capable of learning sea turtle husbandry and recognizing animal behaviors on the job
- Capable of writing college-level reports
- Capable of making oral and written presentations
- valid U.S. driver's license
- ability to lift 50 lbs sacks of salt into a pick-up truck
- ability to work in environments maintained at or near 40°F
Desired Qualifications
- knowledge of marine life (preferably corals)
- water quality/animal husbandry
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