Senior Biology Technician - Fisheries

Great opportunity for a full-time SENIOR FISH BIOLOGY TECHNICIAN in the River Science and Restoration Lab in West Sacramento, CA.

HOW TO APPLY: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience conducting stream habitat surveys and identifying California freshwater and estuarine fish species.
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow established scientific guidelines and protocols as you perform data collection, entry, organization, and quality assurance/control.
• Manage project logistics, including scheduling field efforts and delegating work among the field team.
• Lead and manage field crews as needed to perform hands-on work which may include water sample collection, fish trapping and tagging, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling, redd surveys), collecting data on the physical environment (e.g., water quality, channel bathymetry), and taking measurements of individual specimens.
• Enter, compile, organize, and conduct basic analysis of fisheries and aquatic habitat related data, including generating simple figures, tables, and written content summarizing results.
• Operate prop boats, jet boats, and non-motorized watercraft to perform fisheries research.
• Coordinate acquisition, maintenance, repairs, replacement, and organization of all equipment and supplies needed for field work.
• The ability to operate power tools like saws and drills to perform basic maintenance on a variety of equipment is a plus.
• Using GPS devices, traveling to and working in remote field sites.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve challenges.

EDUCATION / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental, or related field.
• Basic level proficiency with MS Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be comfortable working in aquatic environments including working from a boat platform, swimming, wading in rivers and streams.
• Must be able to walk long distances and across a variety of terrains, including uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to climb, jump, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in a variety of weather conditions.
• Possible long periods of stationary computerized data analysis in an office environment.

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES: We are a fisheries research consulting firm serving throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. We are a growing, employee-owned company whose mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. Our team achieves this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals.

COMPENSATION: $23/hour - $26/hour (depending upon experience). 401 (k) has a 3% match and full vesting after one year. The annual cash bonus has a 3% target. Benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, PTO, paid company holidays, and other various voluntary benefits.

ESOP: CFS is a 100% employee-owned company. Our employee stock option plan (ESOP) is a qualified defined contribution plan. Our target ESOP contribution is 5%. Eligibility is after one year of service with an entry date of Jan 1 or July 1.

DEI: Diversifying our profession is a vital and on-going journey and we are committed to fostering a culture that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.