Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Aquaculture & Fisheries

Applications are invited for the post of Shellfish Hatchery Manager based at Tralee Bay Hatchery, Co. Kerry. The Hatchery is looking for a Senior Manager who will head up a team of four shellfish and seaweed hatchery biologists & technicians at a new, innovative and dynamic hatchery in the southwest of Ireland. Tralee Bay Hatchery holds a multi species aquaculture licence and is currently developing its gigas, flat oyster, scallop and seaweed programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling forecasting and resourcing all technical and biological activities
• Managing & overseeing all operational, technical and biological activities (staff rostering, operations manuals, equipment upgrades & maintenance, stock management)
• Meeting with the Financial Manager on a weekly basis to review budgets and operations
• Meeting with staff on a routine basis to co-ordinate activities
• Overall responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the progress of all hatchery & nursery projects
• Will assist with researching, writing and preparing research grant proposals and resource development grants.
• Liaising with company Directors on the ongoing development of the company’s business strategy

Qualifications:

• Experience in a shellfish or finfish hatchery is desireable
• A third level qualification in Biology, Marine Biology, Agricultural Science or a relevant field
• Project management and supervision skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Decision making ability
• Time management & organisational skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge & understanding of the relevant Regulations and best practises surrounding live bivalve mollusc production with particular reference to the Irish industry