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Hatchery Technician

A Hatchery Technician works in aquaculture industries helping with the breeding and raising of aquatic species. You might work on a fish farm or other facility with shellfish, crustaceans or any other species farmed in a freshwater or marine environment. Your tasks might involve feeding and monitoring the health of stock, checking and maintaining water quality, cleaning tanks or harvesting and processing stock. Hatchery Technicians are involved in various breeding programs and you might also need to assist with transporting stock to other locations.

A Hatchery Technician spends a lot of time outdoors and the role can be physically demanding. You’ll need keen observation skills and attention to detail. Hatchery Technicians need to be able to follow instructions and work either on their own or with a larger team. You’ll need to be good at keeping records and be able to work on a range of tasks during your day.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

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