Lake Sturgeon Hatchery Technician

Michigan State University
Onaway, MI

Closing Date: Jan 6, 2026

Web Address: https://www.glsturgeon.com/

Description

The Black River Streamside Research Facility operated through the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University is hiring a Fish Experimental and Culture Seasonal Technician for the 2026 field season. The successful candidate will perform fisheries experimental and culture activities at the Black River Streamside Rearing Facility in support of state-wide lake sturgeon management. The Technician will be primarily responsible for day-to-day experiments and fish production operations at a lake sturgeon streamside rearing facility. Background information is available on the project web site (www.glsturgeon.com).

Selected candidate will assist with lake sturgeon production and research at the Black River Streamside Facility in Cheboygan County, MI. Position will assist in day-to-day hatchery operation including fertilization and care for developing eggs and larvae, food culture and administration, tank maintenance, monitoring water quality, biosecurity, and facility maintenance, data base management of growth and mortality data.

Position may assist with field biological sampling of lake sturgeon and collection of stream physical and biological data, building and maintenance of research experimental facility and equipment. May also conduct prophylactic and chemotherapeutic fish health treatments under the supervision of the Facility Supervisor according to approved animal use and care protocols. Assist in the tagging and release of juvenile lake sturgeon.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a background and interest in fish culture, aquatic ecology and/or 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. Additional required skills include basic construction, electrical, plumbing, and equipment operation and maintenance. Experience in data base management and analysis including use of Microsoft Office software is required. 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-5bfa3ea9-7339-45d1-a427-bf00028d3b54 

Contact

Doug Larson
Michigan State University
larso147@msu.edu