VACANCY Hatchery Technician (Full Time) permanent

A rare opportunity has arisen at the National Lobster Hatchery for a marine hatchery technician.

Salary Scale £13,442 – £16,054

Aim: To assist the Senior Hatchery technician with the operation of a hatchery that aims to produce over 40,000 juvenile lobsters in the 2012 season. The position is also responsible for operating exhibits in the associated visitor centre, supervising associated research projects and assisting visitor centre staff.

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation, research and education charity based in Padstow, North Cornwall. The charity is principally funded through a very successful visitor centre with some additional revenues generated through events, membership, hospitality gifting, corporate sponsorship, grants and donations.

Main responsibilities

· Care of broodstock, larvae and juveniles on a daily basis.

· To ensure that all life support systems (LSS) and hatchery equipment are maintained in a clean and functional state.

· To work every other weekend and be on call one week in two and/or when the rota dictates.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to constantly improve the operation of the hatchery LSS and procedures.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to ensure that the hatchery and laboratory are adequately equipped.

· Ensure that hatchery consumables are kept in stock, ordering where necessary.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to implement research programmes in the hatchery that help to deliver the charity’s research strategy.

· To collect and record data on the daily operations within the hatchery.

· To provide written and verbal reports when required.

· Assist with essential maintenance of the building fabric.

· Assisting in the Visitor Centre as and when required.

· To assist the management with good communication and dissemination of information through the local fishing industry, educational institutions and the visiting public.

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

Desirable Requirements:

· A degree in aquaculture, fisheries or marine biology. · 2 years practical experience in public aquaria or hatchery work. · 2 years experience of operating and maintaining marine recirculation systems. · A detailed and intimate understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues · Excellent husbandry skills · Excellent communication skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license.

· A knowledge of the Cornish fishing industry · Some retail experience. · Some supervisory experience.

For further information and to apply:

Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to:

The General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 15^th March 2012. Interviews to be held shortly after

Ideally the successful candidate needs to be available to commence work at the end of March 2012