Animal Care Technician Iii

UW-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility

Bayfield, Wisconsin, US
$41,600 annually ($20 ph); not specified; not spec...
Not specified
Aquaculture facility maintenance
Fish culture and monitoring
Animal behavior observation
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Animal Care Technician III to support their Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility in Bayfield, Wisconsin. This role involves overseeing the care of fish, coordinating research project activities, and maintaining equipment and facility operations

Job Summary

  • The Animal Care Technician III will work under the supervision of the UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility to assist with fish culture and grant-funded research projects.
  • Key responsibilities include observing animal behavior, performing complex equipment repairs, preparing food, tracking inventory, cleaning holding spaces, and collecting samples.
  • The Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility promotes public education and advances knowledge for sustainable aquaculture in a northern climate, showcasing new advances in aquaculture technology.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Animal Care Technician III to support their Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility in Bayfield, Wisconsin. This role involves overseeing the care of fish, coordinating research project activities, and maintaining equipment and facility operations.

Salary

$41,600 annually ($20 per hour); Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aquaculture facility maintenance
  • Fish culture and monitoring
  • Animal behavior observation
  • Record keeping and updates
  • Equipment inspection and repair

Nice-to-have

  • Public education and outreach
  • Sustainable aquaculture systems
  • Team collaboration and training

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years aquaculture experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards
  • Research project completion skills
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree preferred

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States

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