Lake Sturgeon Field and Hatchery Technician

Michigan State University
Onaway, MI

Closing Date: Jan 6, 2026

Web Address: glsturgeon.com

Description

The Black River Streamside Research Facility operated through the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University is hiring four seasonal technicians for the 2026 field season. Technicians will assist in ongoing field and experimental lake sturgeon evolutionary ecology research. Field work will include collection of adult biological and behavioral data and annual census information on the Upper Black River. Technicians will collect physical stream data, conduct larval lake sturgeon and macroinvertebrate drift collections, juvenile lake sturgeon census, and assist with experimental assessment of factors affecting larval mortality and adult reproductive success. Hatchery work will include rearing lake sturgeon from egg, larval, and juvenile life stages using standard aquaculture methodology.
Technicians will be responsible for maintaining adult and larval biological data, hatchery, and water quality data. Technicians may work during daylight and night hours and in inclement weather. Opportunities exist to conduct individual research projects and assist with projects of graduate students and faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a background and interest in aquatic ecology and fisheries science and be enrolled in a biological degree program such as fisheries, zoology, natural resources, biology or allied fields. A valid driver’s license is required.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job (required to be in the water for long periods of time) with or without accommodations. Applicants should have field experience working in aquatic habitats and be familiar with fisheries sampling methodology and equipment.

Applicant should be able to demonstrate abilities to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply

Apply via: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/professional-aide-in-state-michigan-united-states-bd5aed50-2feb-4d2c-bd8a-8b1e318649ad

Contact

Doug Larson
Michigan State University
larso147@msu.edu