Science technician vs fisheries technician

Differences between science technician and fisheries technician duties and responsibilities

Science technician example responsibilities.

• Identify owl species by sight and sound prompt using hoot flute and reed caller.
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Administer laboratory tests and experiments that include various assays, such as ELISA and specialize technologies.
• Create GIS layers and a corresponding database of artifacts find at various GPS locations in and around the project site.
• Perform DNA quantification and real-time PCR analysis for determination of different bacterial species abundance.
• Operate under GLP, FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards and requirements.
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Fisheries technician example responsibilities.

• Work closely with other project leads to make sure sampling protocols for Chinook, chum and steelhead are followed.
• Create maps using GIS software for end of season reports.
• Create maps using GIS software for reports and project specific needs.
• Utilize population dynamics in estimating assemblages of cutthroat and brook trout in high mountain streams.
• Assemble hatchery apparatuses and conduct fertilization and care for lake trout eggs including gamete collection in the field.
• Perform biological surveys for fisheries population estimates and result reports.
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