Fish Health Technician-Nespelem
$20/h-$23/h
Pacific Seafooda day ago
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Summary
Pacific Seafood is seeking a Fish Health Technician to join their team in Nespelem, WA. The role involves maintaining and executing all aspects of the Fish Health Plan at aquaculture hatcheries and farms.
About the Role
As a Fish Health Technician, you will work under the direction of the Fish Health Manager and in conjunction with a Microbiologist. Your responsibilities will include field sampling, performing sophisticated assays, assisting with data collection, reviewing laboratory results, and maintaining fish health records. You will also communicate fish health issues, assist with bacterial isolate collection, and support various research projects.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries biology, or related aquaculture study.
- A valid State of Washington driver license is required.
- WA State boaters license (can be obtained with 90 days of hire).
- Ability to perform fieldwork and collect samples as needed.
- Knowledge of fish anatomy and ability to complete necropsy procedures.
- Computer proficiency, experience using MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision.
Preferred:
- Prior boat experience and possess a WA State boaters license.
- Experience in a molecular laboratory.
Benefits
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
- Product purchase program.
Pacific Seafood
Founded in 1941 by the Dulcich Family, Pacific Seafood is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet. Pacific Seafood manages all parts of the supply chain from harvesting/fishing to processing, and distribution in order to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. Pacific Seafood Group is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon. We employ more than 3,000 team members across 41 facilities in 11 states. One of our missions is to provide products to meet all of our customers’ center of the plate protein needs including seafood, beef, pork, and poultry. Some of our most popular items include oysters, Dungeness crab, rockfish, coldwater shrimp, wild salmon, and steelhead.
Nespelem, WA