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Post date: Nov 10, 2016 4:21:05 PM
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About Roger Williams University:
Roger Williams University, located on the coast of Bristol, RI, is a forward-thinking private university with 45 undergraduate majors and more than a dozen graduate programs spanning the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. With small classes, direct access to faculty and boundless opportunities for real-world projects, RWU students develop the ability to think critically while simultaneously building the practical skills that today's employers demand. In the three years since launching its signature Affordable Excellence initiative, the University has established itself as a leader in American higher education by confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families - increasing costs that limit access to college, rising debt and the job readiness of graduates. In addition to its 4,000 undergraduates, RWU is home to a thriving School of Continuing Studies based in Providence as well as Rhode Island's only law school.
Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of its growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Specialist and working within the Center for Economic and Environmental Development, the Shellfish Hatchery Manager is responsible for establishing and operating a hatchery and nursery for bivalve mollusks. The facility will produce seed oysters, quahogs and other bivalve mollusks for public and private aquaculture efforts in Rhode Island. The hatchery manager will also be expected to participate in on-going and new research projects directed at improving technology and husbandry for bivalve mollusk culture.
Shellfish Hatchery Administration
Oversee the operations of the Hatchery to include but not limited to assisting with establishing hatchery production goals, protocols, scheduling and maintaining accurate and organized records.
Will maintain all equipment within the hatchery to ensure that all systems are in proper working order, schedule maintenance and calibration checks, and keep up general security measures to ensure a safe work environment.
Contribute to hiring and supervising the position of Hatchery Technician and train, supervise, and oversee work study and research students in proper hatchery operation and practices.
Assist CEED Faculty and Staff in the maintenance of other CEED-related facilities.
Grant Proposals
Will assist the CEED staff and faculty in researching, writing, and preparing research grant proposals emphasizing the utilization of the shellfish hatchery.
Additional Functions:
Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
Represent the Shellfish Program and the University in outreach activities in collaboration with CEED staff and faculty.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution with at least 2 years of directly related experience in an aquatic animal hatchery. The candidate must have a working knowledge of bivalve hatchery operations, including micro-algae culture, brood stock conditioning and spawning, larval culture of bivalve mollusks, providing suitable conditions for bivalve metamorphosis, and nursery culture of oyster, quahog and other bivalve mollusks. Computer literacy is also necessary.
Competent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of different audiences, including faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Work requires physical exertion and/or physical strain and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Work environment may involve exposure to disagreeable conditions (e.g. inclement weather.)
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.
For information on our Non-discrimination and Title IX policy, visit: rwu.edu/NDT9
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.
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