Fish Health Lab Technician (Biological Science Assistant)

About the role

As a Fish Health Lab Technician (Biological Science Assistant) in La Grande, Oregon you will assist in the monitoring of fish health at public fish hatcheries in Northeast Oregon and at tribal co-managed facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist microbiologists and fish pathologists in running diagnostic assays in the field and the laboratory
• Collect tissues from fish in the field and in the lab to be analyzed for pathogen presence and load
• Maintain equipment, laboratory organization and cleanliness, and biological sample recording and storage for Fish Health Services laboratory in La Grande
• Order supplies and maintain stocked supplies and equipment

Desired attributes

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:

• Fisheries experience
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory setting
• Microbiology experience
• Experience using systematic approach to workflow
• Animal health sciences experience
• Experience collecting and handling biological samples
• Experience collecting, recording and maintaining data
• Experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree, Animal Sciences, or Microbiology/Biology or related degree in biological/ecological sciences.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

Salary range: $3,515 - $4,124 (non-PERS qualifying rate; PERS qualifying rate reflects an additional 6.95%)