Fisheries Biologist – Laboratory Technician, Field & Laboratory Support

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Fisheries Biologist supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. Conducting field surveys and laboratory analyses in Alaska marine environments.

Posted 6/25/2026contractJuneau • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inventory biological samples arriving at the laboratory
Measure length and weight of organisms
Remove otoliths and collect tissue samples (e.g., genetics, isotopes)
Remove stomachs and tissues for diet and energetic analyses
Homogenize samples for laboratory processing
Prepare samples for lipid and isotope analysis
Analyze fish with PARR Instrument Company semi-microbomb calorimeter for energy density
Participate in research surveys aboard vessels
Assist with biological and oceanographic sampling, including CTD operations
Record and enter laboratory and field data
Perform quality control checks on collected data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine biology, oceanography, or related field
0–3+ years of relevant laboratory and/or field experience
Ability to follow established laboratory and field protocols
Strong organizational and data management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

biological sample inventorylength measurementweight measurementotolith removaltissue sample collectionhomogenizationlipid analysisisotope analysisenergy density analysisdata entry

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdata management skillsability to follow protocols

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in fisheriesBachelor’s degree in marine biologyBachelor’s degree in oceanography