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Salary– $3,294.00 – $4,286.00 Monthly
Our Coastal Groundfish Age Reader,
- Applies ageing criteria and a complex mix of pattern recognition and independent judgement to produce precise age estimates for groundfish and pelagic species.
- Assists in developing criteria for determining ages of other, previously unstudied groundfish and pelagic fish.
- Logs incoming samples in preparation of age analysis.
- Performs data entry for age and other relevant information in Marine Fish Science’s Biological Data System.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work is done primarily in a laboratory setting with hot surfaces.
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time while performing tasks that require repetitive movement.
- Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Overtime may periodically occur depending on business needs.
- Travel Requirements:
- Periodic travel to conferences and workshops.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Hydraulic pressure presses, microscopes, and computers
- Customer Interactions:
- Other lab and port sampling staff daily, and other collaborators periodically.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field may substitute year-for-year for experience.
- Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science, AND four (4) years of experience as a Scientific Technician.
Or
- Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science AND four (4) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist.
License:
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and experience in:
- Processing structures for ageing.
- Performing data entry.
Ability to:
- Read and interpret otolith patterns using standard age reading equipment.
- Read, research, and understand scientific literature as it applies to ageing fish.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science and/or Natural Resource Management.
- Ability to apply Break-and-Burn Technique for ageing otoliths.
- Knowledge of WDFW groundfish sampling programs.