Biological Laboratory Technician (Temporary, Multiple Openings)
About The Position
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) has an outstanding opportunity for two Temporary Biological Laboratory Technicians. This is a temporary 12-month position. The Temporary Biological Laboratory Technician will support research and assessment on Alaskan crab species based out of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s (AFSC) Kodiak Laboratory in Kodiak, Alaska. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to critical studies on economically important species—primarily commercial crab populations—and examine how environmental conditions like temperature and ocean acidification influence their development and reproductive success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Oceanography, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in laboratory or field research.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team including good communication skills
- Eagerness to learn new skills
- Attention to detail; particularly related to scientific analyses and data collection
- Physically fit: able to lift 50 lb on the back deck of a moving vessel
Responsibilities
- Support the setup and execution of seawater lab experiments, including construction of experimental systems
- Collect and record data; take biological measurements and samples; perform animal dissection
- Conduct physiological trials, including respirometry and feeding rate assays
- Input and process data; perform QA/QC; analyze digital images
- Perform analytical chemical analyses, including alkalinity titration, spectrophotometric pH determination, and bomb calorimetry
- Perform daily laboratory tasks, including instrument calibration, maintenance, cleaning, and inventory management
- Assist in animal husbandry, including feeding, tank cleaning, and water quality monitoring
- Participate in annual trawl surveys in the eastern and northern Bering Sea, including living 3–4 weeks continuously at sea (not more than 60 days/year)
- Conduct species identification and biological measurements/sample collection for both fish and crab species
- Support local field work, including day trips on small boats out of Kodiak
- Provide top-side support for dive operations
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
