Job Description

Scientific Technician Production: "aquaculture environmental monitoring

Introduction

Salary Level:
8
Contract Duration:
3 years contract, renewable on annual basis.
Location:
Marine Aquaculture Research Facility, Sea Point, WC

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess environmental suitability for or impacts of aquaculture through water quality data collection, storage, and analysis.
• Participate in field surveys for water quality and environmental monitoring of aquaculture operations (land- and sea-based sites).
• Measure water quality in aquaculture systems or environments to support research/animal husbandry
• Perform water quality analyses and support research projects
• Manage water quality laboratories.
• Process scientific data and conduct data analyses
• Contribute to scientific publications and reports.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in laboratory management and quality control.
• Knowledge of water quality testing techniques and instruments.
• Ability to conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Report writing and scientific publication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant scientific software and tools.
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Marine Science, BSc in Natural Science or Aquatic Science (or equivalent)
• Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental monitoring of aquaculture sites or oceanography , including:
• Water quality measurements (e.g., pH, temp, oxygen, salinity, TDS, etc.)
• Spectrophotometric analysis of nutrients (Nitrates, Silicates, Phosphates)
• Chemical analysis of dissolved oxygen, pH, hydrogen sulphide, and chlorophyll
• Laboratory management, including consumables, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and equipment maintenance