Fisheries Biologist – Laboratory Support

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Fisheries Biologist supporting laboratory and field research for NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. Conducting sample processing and analysis for marine ecosystems in Newport, OR.

Posted 6/25/2026contractNewport • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $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
Extract marine samples for lipid analysis
Chemically extract marine samples for total lipids
Analyze marine samples for total lipids and lipid classes using thin layer chromatography with flame ionization detection (TLC_FID)
Derivatize marine lipid samples into fatty acid methyl esters using acid catalyzed transesterification
Analyze fatty acids in marine food web samples by integrating data from a gas chromatographer with flame ionization detection (GC_FID)
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
Deliverables include processed samples and associated analytical data, laboratory data files and documentation, field sampling support during surveys, and monthly progress reports summarizing work performed, issues encountered, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine science, biology, chemistry, or related field
0–3+ years of laboratory 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

laboratory processinglipid analysisthin layer chromatographyflame ionization detectiongas chromatographyacid catalyzed transesterificationdata integrationbiological samplingoceanographic samplingquality control

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdata management skillsability to follow protocols