Otolith Lab Biologist – Salmon Growth & Aging Research

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Otolith Laboratory Biologist role is based in Olympia, WA, combining laboratory work on otolith preparation with field sampling and extensive data analysis. The Biologist 3 classification supports age and origin data for fisheries management, stock assessment, and research across multiple programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, and experience with calcified structures; travel to study sites and hatcheries is anticipated, and workload

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in fisheries, biology, natural resource science, environmental science, or related field.
• One year of experience with calcified structures is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree substitutions may apply as noted in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 20–40 otolith thin sections and 50–100 otolith half sections daily.
• Read 100–300 otolith samples daily.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of data.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries/biology/environmental science

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

State of Washington’s Otolith Laboratory Biologist role is based in Olympia, WA, combining laboratory work on otolith preparation with field sampling and extensive data analysis. The Biologist 3 classification supports age and origin data for fisheries management, stock assessment, and research across multiple programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, and experience with calcified structures; travel to study sites and hatcheries is anticipated, and workload