Fisheries Technician 2- Fish Health Lab

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is hiring a Fisheries Technician 2 for the Fish Health Lab in Seattle, WA. The role involves conducting research on fish diseases, primarily focusing on anadromous salmon in the Lake Washington watershed. Responsibilities include field work, sample processing, and experimental studies in the lab. Candidates must have experience with PCR, genetic sequencing, microscopy, and fish necropsy. This is a full-time position.
Position/Project Specifics: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the U.S. Geological Survey as a fish health technician at the Fish Health Laboratory. The work will primarily include conducting research on diseases and parasite ecology with a focus on anadromous salmon within the Lake Washington watershed. The research will comprise a combination of field work around Lake Washington, sample processing at the fish health lab in Seattle, and conducting experimental studies within the wet lab facility in Seattle. The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will be to collect and analyze field samples for parasitology, which will include analysis of myxozoan parasites. Experience with PCR, genetic sequencing microscopy, and fish necropsy is necessary. The position is based in Seattle and will require field work within the area of the Lake Washington watershed. Experimental studies in the Seattle wet lab will require fish husbandry...