Fish Health Ops Associate - Regional Lab Inspector

Student Conservation Association; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Housing allowance

Moving allowance

Travel allowance

Health insurance

First Aid/CPR

Education Award

Job summary

Student Conservation Association seeks an individual placement to support operations at the Warm Springs Fish Health Center, collaborating with regional hatcheries and tribal/state facilities to maintain high standards of aquatic care.

The role involves conducting health inspections, lab-based diagnostics, data entry, and preparing reports. Travel regionally to conduct inspections may be required; housing and stipends are provided through AmeriCorps programs.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in microbiology, fish health, or fish and wildlife management.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory setting; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aquatic animal health inspections and certifications for National Fish Hatcheries and tribal/state facilities.
• Perform wild fish health surveys and disease diagnostic tests.
• Assist with dissection, sample collection, packing, transportation, and downstream processing of biological materials.
• Enter, organize, and perform preliminary data analyses using standard statistical methods for aquatic health reports.
• Summarize data using database software (e.g., LIMS) and ensure meticulous record keeping; travel regionally to conduct inspections.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Interest in microbiology

Laboratory setting

Willing to travel

Education

Currently pursuing or recently obtained degree in microbiology, conservation biology, natural resources, or fish/wildlife management

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Student Conservation Association seeks an individual placement to support operations at the Warm Springs Fish Health Center, collaborating with regional hatcheries and tribal/state facilities to maintain high standards of aquatic care.

The role involves conducting health inspections, lab-based diagnostics, data entry, and preparing reports. Travel regionally to conduct inspections may be required; housing and stipends are provided through AmeriCorps programs.