Ocean Science Technician
You will be required to work at any SeaGrown worksite, either ashore or afloat. Travel to partner sites will occasionally be required, this may be overnight.
Vacancy listed 26/06/2026
Application deadline 17/07/2026
Details
Job Purpose:
To support SeaGrown's mission of pioneering nature-based marine recovery through offshore seaweed and shellfish cultivation. The role combines oceanography fieldwork, equipment maintenance, environmental monitoring, and laboratory analysis.  You will be responsible for ensuring that scientific equipment is ready for deployment (e.g. maintained and calibrated).  You will also be involved in regenerative aquaculture practices, and long-term data collection and monitoring, the postholder will contribute to positive impacts on ocean health, biodiversity recovery and sustainable food production.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Conduct sampling in the intertidal and offshore marine settings, including monitoring and collection of environmental and operational data. 
  • Operate, maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment.
  • Troubleshoot scientific instruments and field sensors and procurement of new equipment.
  • Assist in the deployment and recovery of oceanographic monitoring systems. 
  • Ensure accurate recording and management of field data.  Support the planning and delivery of research and development projects.
  • Perform laboratory analyses and process scientific datasets. 
  • Support routine hatchery operations. 
  • Ensure compliance with company health, safety and environmental procedures, including PPE requirements and toolbox talks. 
  • Promote a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues. 
  • Provide support across departments as required. 
  • Undertake other duties reasonably requested by management

Skills & Qualifications - Essential
  •  HNC/HND, BSc, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience in marine science, environmental science, aquaculture, engineering, maritime operations or a related discipline 
  • Valid ENG1 medical (will be required before contract confirmed) ·
  • Innovative, with strong problem-solving skills. ·
  • IT literate and ability to learn new systems.  

Skills & Qualifications - Desirable
  • PhD or MSC degree in Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry or similar.
  • Experience of offshore marine operations.
  • Full Driving License

Experience - Essential
  •  Experience working in marine, environmental, aquaculture, maritime, offshore, engineering, military or other technical operational environments. 
  • Setting up and running field-based and lab-based protocols 
  • Experience working in a laboratory supporting marine, environmental, biological or aquaculture research. 
  • Experience with experimental design, implementation, and monitoring systems.
  • Experience of maintaining and calibrating electronic and scientific equipment 
  • To efficiently manage multiple workstreams.

Experience - Desirable
  • PhD or MSC degree in Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry or similar.
  • Experience of offshore marine operations.
  • Full Driving License

Knowledge & Understanding - Essential
  • Interest in the marine environment and how SeaGrown can enhance it.
  • Familiar with the Microsoft 365 suite of office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
  • An ability to maintain and operate systems in a clean and safe way


Knowledge & Understanding - Desirable
  • Knowledge of oceanographic equipment and datasets.
  • Ability to use programming languages
  • Ability to use GIS mapping software 
  • Understanding of seaweed & shellfish lifecycle and the impact that water quality and sediment can have.

Personal Qualities
  • Ability to fit into, enhance and support the capable team
  • Embrace and demonstrate SeaGrown Values
  • Demonstrates initiative in problem solving
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Willingness and ability to learn new knowledge and skills quickly.
  • Ability to work outdoors in intertidal environments.
  • Flexible and adaptable, and able to respond to changing circumstances, assisting with tasks at short notice.
  • Sound discretion as work will involve commercially sensitive information. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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