Fisheries Research Technician
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Salary:
$15 an hour
Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit / Montana State University seeks to hire a technician to assist with a graduate project evaluating Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbow, and hybrid trout monitoring strategies in the Lamar River watershed, Yellowstone National Park. The technician will assist with raft electrofishing and snorkeling in large streams, backpack electrofishing in small streams, tagging trout for mark-recapture studies, collecting genetic samples from trout, entering and proofing data, and writing field reports. The successful candidate will be required to maintain an engaging and professional demeanor while interacting with National Park Service staff, anglers, and other park visitors.
