State of Oregon · 1 day ago
Biological Science Assistant (Project Assistant)
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$3,429/mo - $4,023/moThe State of Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to protecting and enhancing Oregon's fish and wildlife. They are seeking a Biological Science Assistant to gather information on fish life-histories and assist in various field studies.
GovernmentRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gather information on the life-history of steelhead and salmon inhabiting the Hood River and Fifteenmile Creek
Assist in mark-recapture abundance studies of selected anadromous salmonids from these basins
Work on a 2-5-person crews to install, operate and maintain traps
Conduct electrofishing surveys
Determine species, size, weight, and condition of various native migratory fish
Qualification
Preferred
Experience identifying adult and juvenile salmonids
Operating drift boats and kayaks in rivers and streams
Conducting salmon and steelhead stream surveys in remote areas
Conducting juvenile salmonid monitoring
Communicating with members of the public
Keeping neat and precise field data
Possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences
Benefits
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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Company
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Founded in 1859
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
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