Job Description
Aug 11
Written By Liz Tarquin
Position Overview CASE is seeking an Aquaculture and Marine Fish and Shellfish Biology Technician to support NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center in advancing sustainable aquaculture and the conservation of wild marine populations. This role focuses on the culture, propagation, and husbandry of marine fish and shellfish, and the operation of complex life support systems at NOAA’s Manchester Research Station (Port Orchard, WA).
In this role, youwill contribute directly to NOAA’s mission by applying knowledge gained from cultured species to inform the management of wild populations, and by supporting research used by commercial and NGO partners to optimize aquaculture operations. This position demands hands-on technical skills in animal husbandry, life support system maintenance, and live feed production, along with meticulous data collection to support NOAA’s scientific objectives.
Key Responsibilities - Life Support Systems: Build, plumb, maintain, and repair recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), flow-through tank systems, and net-pen systems for egg, larval, juvenile, and adult marine fish and shellfish.
- Animal Husbandry: Perform daily care, cleaning, and disinfection of tanks, incubators, silos, and plumbing; maintain nets and feed containers on net-pens.
- Live Feeds: Produce and feed live feeds (rotifers, artemia, algae) to larvae; prepare and deliver diets to adult fish and shellfish.
- Data Collection: Tag fish, assess growth, record spawning/rearing metrics, and log daily/weekly/monthly water quality and system parameters.
- Reporting: Maintain detailed monthly logbooks and progress reports documenting tasks, test results, repairs, maintenance, and any notable changes in cultured species.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fisheries, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Studies, Aquaculture, or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in fish and/or shellfish culture and husbandry.
- Knowledge of marine aquaculture life support systems and aquatic animal care standards.
- Experience with live feed production for marine species (rotifers, artemia, algae).
- Knowledge of fish and shellfish spawning, egg incubation, and larval rearing.
- Plumbing skills related to aquaculture systems.
About CASE Consultants International CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocea, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in:
- Strategic environmental and scientific initiatives
- Regulatory compliance and policy support
- Scientific and technical research and analysis
- Science communication and stakeholder engagement
- Adaptation and resilience planning
- Disaster recovery and restoration
- Program design and implementation support
Whether helping agencies implement Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, guiding communities through coastal resilience planning, or supporting private sector sustainability goals, CASE integrates science and strategy to generate meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a
flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact us at
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Liz Tarquin
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