Aquatic Health Operations & Field Specialist

Student Conservation Association; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Housing allowance

Moving allowance

Duty travel allowance

Health insurance

AmeriCorps Education Award

Job summary

Student Conservation Association in Warm Springs, GA, offers an individual placement focused on aquatic animal health within our Warm Springs Fish Health Center. The position involves inspections, surveys, and diagnostic testing across national hatcheries, state and tribal facilities in the southeastern United States.

The role includes data management, statistical prep for reports, and opportunities to travel regionally to support inspections.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong interest in microbiology, fish health, or wildlife management.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory setting.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aquatic animal health inspections and certifications.
• Perform wild fish health surveys and diagnostic tests.
• Assist with data entry, analysis, and reporting using databases (e.g., LIMS).
• Travel regionally for Tribal, Federal, and State hatchery inspections.

Skills

Driver's license

Microbiology interest

Laboratory work

Travel willingness

Education

Microbiology degree

Conservation biology degree

Natural resources degree

Fish/wildlife management degree

Job description

Student Conservation Association in Warm Springs, GA, offers an individual placement focused on aquatic animal health within our Warm Springs Fish Health Center. The position involves inspections, surveys, and diagnostic testing across national hatcheries, state and tribal facilities in the southeastern United States.

The role includes data management, statistical prep for reports, and opportunities to travel regionally to support inspections.