Cramer Fish Sciences Hiring Biological Technicians
Cramer Fish Sciences is currently looking to hire Seasonal Biological Technicians, along with a Lead Seasonal Senior Biological Technician to assist with a project taking place in the Eugene, OR area. These positions offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fisheries research and contribute to meaningful conservation projects. Individuals with a background in biology/ecology/natural resources and a passion for fish conservation are encouraged to apply! Detailed job descriptions are available on their website.
Seasonal Biological Technician
Focus & Location: Support juvenile Chinook assessments across the Willamette Valley
Field Work: This position provides entry-level field support by assisting Biologists in juvenile Chinook assessments across the Willamette Valley. Fieldwork will be conducted in three-person teams lead by a Senior Biological Technician, typically 5 days per week, for 8 hours per day. Occasional camping may be required. Field technicians will be supervised by the Fish Ecology Lab in Portland, OR.
Project Details: Candidates will be assigned to specific projects upon hire, with potential opportunities to contribute to other Willamette Valley projects throughout the season as needs and priorities evolve.
- Quartzville Juvenile Chinook Surveys: Conduct surveys from anticipated duration of late January to November 2025 at Quartzville Creek
- Green Peter and Lookout Point Reservoir Distribution Surveys: Alternate weekly between Green Peter Reservoir and Lookout Point Reservoir from anticipated duration of February to November 2025.
- Bulk PIT Tagging and Fish Releases: Support tagging and releases from anticipated duration of February to June 2025 (with a strong possibility of extension). Alternate between Marion Forks Hatchery, Minto Fish Hatchery near Detroit, OR, and the Willamette River Hatchery near Oakridge, OR.
Approximate Employment Dates: Mid-January to November 2025.
Pay Rate: $20-$22/hour depending on experience.
Lead Seasonal Biological Technician
Focus & Location: To support juvenile Chinook salmon population assessments on Quartzville Creek
Field Work: This position will lead a team of biological technicians in juvenile Chinook assessments on Quartzville Creek (located in East Linn County, 30 minutes from Sweet Home). Field work will be conducted in three-person teams typically 5 days per week, for 8 hours per day. Occasional camping may be required. Field technicians will be supervised by the Fish Ecology Lab in Portland, OR.
Approximate Employment Dates: Mid-January to November 2025.
Pay Rate: $24-$25/hour depending on experience
About Cramer Fish Sciences
We are a fisheries research consulting firm serving throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. We are a growing, employee-owned company whose mission is to rigorously apply scientific methods to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. Our team achieves this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals.