The Aquatics Assessment and Monitoring Team (AAMT) at the WA State Department of Natural Resources seeks a scientist with a passion for conducting both field and mesocosm research to address questions relevant to managing aquatic resources under changing environmental conditions. You will need to apply your abilities to respond calmly and rapidly to challenges arising in the field and laboratory. Your scientific curiosity will serve you in identifying ways to compile and analyze existing data in new ways to address relevant resource management questions. Leadership skills will allow you to train and coordinate a diverse group of partners and volunteers in conducting safe and efficient field campaigns. Skills in verbal, written and online presentations will be necessary to communicate research findings to agency management, scientific colleagues, community scientists, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify field and laboratory equipment essential for conducting field, mesocosm and laboratory research.
• Apply standard scientific methods in preparing live aquaria for range of uses including controlled experiments, plant, seed, germplasm storage, and organism culturing.
• Keep up-to-date on state of the scientific knowledge regarding in vitro cell culture techniques that may be applicable for reproducing aquatic organisms.
• Test and assess methods for micropropagation, seed and reproductive tissue harvesting of native kelps and eelgrass.
• Conduct literature reviews to support synthesis and analysis of existing, diverse data to address relevant resource management questions.
• Develop and update written Standard Operating Procedures for tissue culturing and storage.
• Develop and maintain database of monitored parameters in experimental mesocosms. Research.
• Train and direct personnel to carry out climate resilience-related field work and laboratory analysis.
• Use compelling data visualization to convey relevant facts and findings on-line, on FAQ sheets and meeting handouts.
• Participate in presenting at public workshops and meetings to present information and engage community members.
• Create interactive place-based web visuals and maps.
• Post and distribute data on-line.
• Assist other Aquatic Resources staff with field, scientific or technical support as requested.