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Job: Fish Production Technician
Title: Fish Production Technician
Categories: Temporary (Up to 6 Months)
Salary: $14.00/ hr; food and lodging provided.
Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: August 31, 2019

Responsibilities:  Successful applicant will assist with Lake Sturgeon hatchery production and research   at the Black River Streamside Facility in Cheboygan County, MI.  Duties will include construction and maintenance of production and experimental equipment and facility infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and biosecurity. Position reports to Research Assistant I

Primary duties will include:   Assisting in all aspects of the day-to-day hatchery operation including gamete collection, fertilization and treatment, operation and maintenance of food culture and delivery systems, monitoring and recording of water quality parameters, biosecurity and facility maintenance. Additional information about the Black River Lake Sturgeon can be found at www.glsturgeon.com<http://www.glsturgeon.com>.

Qualifications:  Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture or related field.  Applicants must have a valid driver’s license; be available weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Fish culture experience including additional skills such as: basic construction, electrical, plumbing, and equipment operation and maintenance are required.  Applicant should be able to work independently and possess interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team environment.  Experience in data base management, curation and data analyses would be desirable. Special consideration will be given to those candidates who can begin employment on April 1, 2019.

Application Process:  Applicants should send a CV including description of work experience and academic courses and GPA, a letter stating professional goals, and contact information for 3 professional references.  Application materials and questions pertaining to the position can be sent via e-mail to: Doug Larson, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, [log in to unmask] Deadline for application submission is January 5, 2019 or until position is filled. Applicants can also apply via: https://www.glsturgeon.com/about-us/hiring/