Fishery Biologist 2 - Marrowstone

Job description

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the role of Fisheries Biologist 2 located at the USGS Marrowstone Marine Field Station in Norland, Washington. This is a full-year, full-time benefits eligible position with a contract lasting one year that is likely to be extended from year to year. The projected start date is June 1st, 2026. This project is designed to understand and mitigate the impacts of infectious and parasitic diseases to populations of marine and anadromous fishes. Data generated from these studies will be used to further understand and evaluate causes of mortality in populations of wild marine fishes and to parameterize fisheries assessment models used to adjust fishery harvest limits. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and conducting a range of physical plant activities and improvements that are necessary for field and laboratory processes including the production of specific-pathogen-free marine fishes, facilitating controlled pathogen exposure experiments, fabricating specialty experimental equipment and infrastructure, and maintaining the scientific infrastructure necessary for these activities. Office dutie...