Fish Health Pathologist – Eagle Lab

IdahoPTV; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k/457 plans

Job summary

Idaho Department of Fish and Game seeks a Fish Pathologist for the Eagle Fish Health Laboratory (EFHL) in Eagle, Idaho. The role involves necropsy, tissue collection, pathogen testing coordination, and reporting for surveillance and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in fish pathology with advanced degrees and may pursue certification such as AFS Fish Health Inspector or Fishery Pathologist. Excellent benefits accompany this professional opportunity.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of drugs and their recommended use and dosage levels for control of fish disease.
• Some knowledge of: fish cultural practices; nutritional requirements of fish and ingredients used in fish diets; water quality sampling and analysis techniques.
• Experience: use of standard methods in identifying infectious agents and other causes of morbidity/mortality in fish; preventing and treating fish diseases.

Responsibilities

• Necropsy fish and collect tissue samples according to standard methods for routine surveillance testing/inspections and for diagnostic purposes.
• Coordinate with microbiology staff regarding pathogen testing and interpretation of results.
• Facilitate reporting of final results to hatchery staff and archival in EFHL database.
• Prepare and provide content as needed for reporting and other administrative purposes.
• Conduct annual biosecurity audits in support of fish health management and aquatic invasive species control and maintain Fish Health Improvement Plans for IDFG-operated hatcheries.
• Coordinate with veterinary personnel and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program to access aquaculture drugs and ensure legal and judicious use at IDFG-operated hatcheries.
• Design and conduct research to address fish health concerns at IDFG-operated hatcheries, improve understanding and methods of fish health management, and advance the field of fisheries science.
• Represent the EFHL and IDFG in professional forums related to fish health, including internal and external meetings/conferences, working groups, etc.
• In cooperation with the State Veterinarian's Office (Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture), to oversee the Live Fish Import/Transport/Release permitting process for IDFG, other government agencies, commercial, and private interests.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fisheries

Master’s degree in fisheries

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game seeks a Fish Pathologist for the Eagle Fish Health Laboratory (EFHL) in Eagle, Idaho. The role involves necropsy, tissue collection, pathogen testing coordination, and reporting for surveillance and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in fish pathology with advanced degrees and may pursue certification such as AFS Fish Health Inspector or Fishery Pathologist. Excellent benefits accompany this professional opportunity.