Senior Fisheries Biologist

Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to join our team in Meadow Vista or West Sacramento, CA . This role will lead and manage scientific studies on salmonid ecology, fish habitat, and habitat restoration.

HOW TO APPLY :

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead and manage research projects focused on salmonid ecology, aquatic habitat, and watershed assessments in California and the Pacific Northwest
• Coordinate field data collection and train and supervise field crews for multiple projects
• Manage and analyze field, experimental, and long-term monitoring data using, R, Python, STAN and other statistical packages
• Work closely with interdisciplinary positions to develop project reports including technical analysis, writing, graphics, data summaries, and interpretations
• Manage projects including monitoring the scope of work, budget, and timelines as well as maintaining client relationships, attend client meetings, and distribute periodic project updates
• Lead the development of project proposals, plans, objectives, tasks, and budgets for small to medium projects, supporting proposal development on larger projects
• Attend and present at scientific meetings and assist in or lead the writing of scientific manuscripts for publication
• Supervise and mentor Biologists and Technicians as needed by sharing expertise and guidance
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE :

B.S. in fisheries, biology, or a related field + 7 years of successful and sustained performance focused on salmonids and PNW aquatic organisms or

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

COMPENSATION :

Salary : $80,000 to $95,000 / annually (dependent on experience)

Benefits : CFS is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including :

ESOP : CFS is proud to say that we are a 100% employee-owned company, and our employee stock option plan (ESOP) is a qualified defined contribution plan. Our target ESOP contribution is 3-5%. Eligibility is after one year of service with an entry date of Jan 1st or July 1st.

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES

We are a fisheries research consulting firm operating throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. As a growing, employee-owned company, our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to provide innovative, scientifically robust solutions to a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. We do this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis, and clear communication, including publishing results in scientific journals.

CFS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.