Fisheries Technician (Anadromous Fin Ray Field and Lab Technician)

Successful applicants will collaborate with a partner(s) in the field to conduct Chinook salmon carcass and redd surveys in Idaho streams. Carcass sampling will be the main focus for these positions. Carcasses will be sampled for fin ray ageing structures, genetic tissues, and otoliths. Data collection will include length measurements, markings, sex, GPS waypoints, etc. Applicants must be able to carry gear for long daily periods in remote back country locations and backpacking may be required. Overnight travel for weekly periods (typically Monday-Friday though weekend work may be necessary) is required during August and September. Camp groceries, cooking and camping equipment will be provided during the field portion of employment (August – early September). While in the field the incumbent will be camping, either in tents or enclosed camper trailers depending on the situation. No housing or food will be provided during the lab portion of this seasonal position.
Once field work has concluded, applicant will work with a partner in the laboratory to prepare (dry, clean, cut, mount, and image) and analyze (age) Chinook salmon fin ray samples. Many of the tasks performed in the laboratory are repetitive, so candidate must be self-motivated.