State of Oregon · 2 weeks ago
Biological Science Assistant (Research Assistant)
Umatilla | ODFW | Satellite Office
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$3,429/mo - $4,023/moThe State of Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to protecting and enhancing Oregon's fish and wildlife. The Biological Science Assistant will operate juvenile fish traps, conduct daily fish sampling, and manage data entry, all while working in various environmental conditions.
GovernmentRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain juvenile fish traps
Conduct daily fish sampling, mark sampled fish with PIT tags and enter collected data into computer files
Walk streams to count redds, identify natural or hatchery origin of live spawners based on the presence or absence of an adipose fin for proportion of hatchery origin spawner (pHOS) estimates, and sample carcasses
Work long hours, frequently on weekends, in adverse weather conditions and/or on slippery stream banks
Drive state vehicles long distances, possibly in adverse weather conditions
Lift fish and equipment up to 50 pounds
Operate the trap seven nights/days per week
Work long hours at irregular times during periods of intense monitoring activity
Qualification
Required
Operate and maintain juvenile fish traps
Conduct daily fish sampling
Mark sampled fish with PIT tags
Enter collected data into computer files
Walk streams to count redds
Identify natural or hatchery origin of live spawners based on the presence or absence of an adipose fin for proportion of hatchery origin spawner (pHOS) estimates
Sample carcasses
Work long hours, frequently on weekends, in adverse weather conditions and/or on slippery stream banks
Drive state vehicles long distances, possibly in adverse weather conditions
Lift fish and equipment up to 50 pounds
Work long hours at irregular times during periods of intense monitoring activity
Have a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis
Preferred
Experience with smolt trap operation
Identifying juvenile fish species (especially salmonids)
Collecting and accurately recording field data
Computer skills
PIT tagging
Possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences
Benefits
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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Company
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Founded in 1859
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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