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Temporary Field Position
\nFisheries Biologist
\n$30 per hour<\/p>\n
The University of Washington and King County have a great opportunity for a temporary hourly Fisheries Biologist. The project is entitled \u201cFloating Treatment Wetlands Reduce Contaminants and Nutrients in Urban Stormwater Runoff\u201d.<\/p>\n
The purpose of the research is to test coho pre-spawn (or juvenile coho) mortality from stormwater (untreated) and with stormwater treated with FTWs and a biomedia mix. This incumbent will work under supervision from the Senior Research Scientist to complete the following: become certified through the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) for this experiment using fish; assist with experimental design and conduct the experiment; assist with determining and collecting materials necessary; carry out fieldwork and collect necessary samples; record and analyze data collected; organize sample testing; ensure that quality standards are met; assist the Senior Research Scientist to achieve project goals.<\/p>\n
The experiment with the coho will not take place until spring of 2021. For 2020, this position will need to become certified with the OAW and assist with experiment design and attend a few meetings.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Capture of pre-spawn or juvenile coho at hatchery
\n\u2022 Test coho mortality from direct stormwater with and without FTWs\/biomedia treatments
\n\u2022 Assist with collecting water samples for the lab
\n\u2022 Collect fish gills and bile for sampling
\n\u2022 Conduct data analyses of the gill and bile using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods<\/p>\n
Requirements:
\n\u2022 Grad student or recent graduate, in Fish Biology.
\n\u2022 Two or more years of experience in fisheries field work or study.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of adult and juvenile fish capture, and lab methods for gill and bile collection.<\/p>\n