Otolith Lab Biologist — Salmon Aging & Field Research

Conservation Maven; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Olympia seeks an Otolith Laboratory Biologist to conduct preparation and processing of otoliths used for thermal mark analyses, aging, and stock assessment. The role supports science programs in fisheries management, hatchery operations, and research reporting.

The position emphasizes detailed microstructural work, data organization, and collaboration with tribal/co-managers, with travel to study sites and occasional field duties required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in fisheries, biology, natural resource science, environmental science, or a related field.
• Three years of professional fish research or management, or two years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2.

Responsibilities

• Prepare otolith samples for thermal mark analysis and related processing.
• Observe otoliths with compound and dissecting microscopes to identify thermal marks and record data.
• Analyze data and summarize results for reports and presentations.
• Travel to study sites to assist with field collections and hatchery work.

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Olympia seeks an Otolith Laboratory Biologist to conduct preparation and processing of otoliths used for thermal mark analyses, aging, and stock assessment. The role supports science programs in fisheries management, hatchery operations, and research reporting.

The position emphasizes detailed microstructural work, data organization, and collaboration with tribal/co-managers, with travel to study sites and occasional field duties required.