Great opportunity for a seasonal SENIOR BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN position with our Fish Ecology Lab. The location can be in Albany, Corvallis, or Sweethome, Oregon. In this critical position, you will lead field crews in spawning ground surveys and be responsible for data management. If you have a background in biology/ecology/natural resources and a passion for fish conservation, we encourage you to apply!

HOW TO APPLY: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead field technicians in conducting spawning ground surveys for spring Chinook salmon in two large river basins.
• Backcountry travel (hiking) in wilderness areas with 1-2 nights per week of overnight camping
• Experience identifying redds
• Experience operating non-motorized watercraft in rivers (e.g., rafts, pontoon boats)
• Manage, perform QA/QC, and summarize data using excel, GIS, R, or other software packages
• Manage field logistics, including equipment purchasing and maintenance, gear organization and coordinating scheduling, lodging, and travel for field work
• Safety conscious during all activitivities
• Perform other duties as assigned

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Fisheries Science : Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team collecting, recording, and summarizing high-quality field data. Knowledge and experience in the identification of salmon and other stream fishes in Pacific Northwest streams.
• Field Crew Leadership : Experience leading and training field crews in remote settings. Demonstrated organizational skills to build and track a field schedule to ensure work is completed in a timely and within budget manner.
• Team Leadership Skills : Treats all team members with respect and professionalism. Desire to lead by example, by setting a high bar for personal performance. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and mentor and guide other Technicians.
• Science-Business balance : Expertise in and passion about science, natural resources, and resolving complex fishery problems. Understand demands of consulting, including working under deadlines.

EDUCATION / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Biology, or an equivalent science field and 2 years of related professional experience
• Proficient with Excel and Word
• Experience with GIS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience conducting spawning ground surveys
• Experience operating boats in rivers (e.g., rafts, kayaks)
• Experience and interest in backpacking and data collection in wilderness areas
• Wilderness first aid

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES: We are a fisheries research consulting firm serving throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. We are a growing, employee-owned company whose mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. Our team achieves this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals.

COMPENSATION: $24/hour - $26/hour (depending upon experience).

DEI: Diversifying our profession is a vital and on-going journey and we are committed to fostering a culture that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.