Remote Alaska Salmon Hatchery Technician

Fishbio Environmental Llc; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA) operates hatcheries in Southeast Alaska and supports various salmon rearing programs. The position involves assisting with routine fish culture tasks, data collection, and site maintenance in a remote Sitka setting.

Ideal candidates have background in fisheries biology or aquaculture, are physically fit for demanding work, and can live at a remote location during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in fisheries biology, aquaculture, wildlife management, and animal husbandry preferred.
• Physically fit for demanding hatchery work (carry up to 50 lbs) and remote-location living.
• Ability to live at a remote Sitka, AK location for the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist hatchery staff with routine fish culture and husbandry, including feeding, egg-takes, spawning, incubation, and cleaning of raceways and incubators.
• Support data collection, environmental monitoring, fish health checks, and small-boat operations; maintain facilities and grounds.

Skills

Fisheries biology

Aquaculture

Wildlife management

Animal husbandry

Job description

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA) operates hatcheries in Southeast Alaska and supports various salmon rearing programs. The position involves assisting with routine fish culture tasks, data collection, and site maintenance in a remote Sitka setting.

Ideal candidates have background in fisheries biology or aquaculture, are physically fit for demanding work, and can live at a remote location during the assignment.