Fish Health Technician — Diagnostics & Biosecurity

Riverence

Buhl (ID)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Riverence, based in Idaho, seeks a Fish Health Technician to monitor on-farm conditions, coordinate with a Fish Pathologist, and collect samples for diagnostic testing. You will perform qualitative microbiology assays to identify viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens and help implement biosecurity and health improvement plans.

Essential duties include necropsies, tissue testing, participation in annual health management activities, and monitoring survival data to identify threats and

Qualifications

Knowledge of fish husbandry and aquaculture practices.
Knowledge of fish diseases and necropsy procedures.
Knowledge of standard microbiology assays for finfish pathogens.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Diagnose infectious disease or factors contributing to morbidity in trout and salmon.
Conduct necropsies and test tissue samples for pathogens.
Participate in annual fish health management planning activities.
Monitor farm performance data to identify threats and opportunities for improvement.
Apply therapeutic treatments in compliance with legal and judicious use of aquaculture drugs.
Maintain records of on-farm use of aquaculture drugs.

Skills

Aquaculture ops

Fish diseases

Necropsy procedures

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, fisheries, aquaculture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Essential duties include necropsies, tissue testing, participation in annual health management activities, and monitoring survival data to identify threats and

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