Research Technician, Ketchikan, AK; Seasonal

The Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA) has an opening for
a seasonal fisheries research technician based in Ketchikan, Alaska, with travel to
other southeast Alaska communities, including Prince of Wales Island and Neets Bay
Hatchery.

This position will focus on the collection of biological data from Chinook, coho, and chum
salmon at the local fish processing plants and assisting with the coded wire tagging
process at two SSRAA hatcheries. Tasks involved include but are not limited to: the
extraction of otoliths, the collection of sex and weight samples, accurately recording data
for individual sample sets, following appropriate lab protocol for processing otoliths, fin
clipping juvenile Chinook and coho salmon, and operating a Mark IV tag machine.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and reliable
transportation. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, interested in fisheries, detail
oriented, have good communication skills, be proficient in salmon identification, willing to
work in inclement conditions, and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Experience working in
fisheries is preferred, but not necessary.

This position will run from approximately June 1st to November 20th. Starting pay is
$19.90/hr or greater DOE. This position is full-time and requires a flexible schedule, with
evening, weekend, and on-call work required. Housing and transportation in Ketchikan
may be provided if necessary. This position also has the potential to fulfill a university
internship requirement. SSRAA is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may direct questions to Stephanie Warnement at stephw.

To apply, click on the URL link below:

/Southern-SE-Regional-Aquaculture-Association

Please submit CV and references by March 9th or until filled.