Fisheries Research Associate – Field, Lab, Data Support

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Fisheries Research Associate supporting NOAA Fisheries’ Fish Ecology Division conducting various data-related activities. Involves fieldwork and collaboration with scientific teams on marine species management.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,500 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect fish and environmental data in freshwater, estuarine, and nearshore marine environments of the West Coast region.
Conduct field work outdoors in or around water, including in sometimes harsh conditions.
Drive vehicles and/or boats and trailers, and provide occasional assistance on ship surveys lasting days to weeks, as needed.
Implement occasional laboratory experiments and data processing activities.
Conduct data visualization and analysis.
Conduct literature reviews to extract data and published relationships between ecological outcomes and potential stressors or habitat metrics.
Collaborate with team members to produce tools that improve transparency and efficiency of management decision making and permitting.
Share comprehensive workflow protocols and research products so others can easily interact with them and understand what was done.
Write reports, contribute to journal manuscripts, and present results at regional meetings and scientific conferences, as needed.
Participate reliably in field and/or laboratory activities coordinated by the NWFSC.
Document that samples or data were collected, stored, and processed using established protocols.
Maintain reproducible workflows and store analysis products in an accessible and organized way.
Provide written status reports and other ad hoc communications, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in a field of study related to the requirements of the task order, with emphasis in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience writing reports and publishing peer-reviewed articles.
Familiarity with common workplace software such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Strong quantitative skills, including familiarity with modeling and data analysis.
Familiarity with software such as R and GitHub.
Ability to manage workload, stay organized, and produce high-quality work products efficiently.
Ability to work both independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
Valid driver’s license, maintained during the period of performance.
Three years of experience related to the task order, including familiarity with the species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries in the West Coast region.

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

data collectiondata visualizationdata analysislaboratory experimentsliterature reviewsmodelingquantitative skillsreport writingpeer-reviewed publishingworkflow protocols

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsindependent workteam collaborationefficiencyreliability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreevalid driver’s license