Senior Fisheries Biologist
8 months ago
West Sacramento
Job Description 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, • Education & Experience:, • B.S. in fisheries, biology, or a related field + 7 years of successful and sustained performance focused on salmonids and PNW aquatic organisms or, • M.S. in a related discipline + 5 years of experience, or, • Ph.D. in a related discipline + 3 years of experience, • Fisheries Science & Ecology Expertise: Strong understanding of salmonid life history, habitat assessment methodologies, and aquatic ecosystem dynamics, • Data Analysis & Modeling: Proficiency in R, Python, STAN, and other statistical tools for managing, interpreting, and modeling ecological datasets, • Project Management Skills: Proven ability to design, lead, and complete research projects, manage teams, and coordinate deliverables within budget and time constraints, • Technical Writing & Publications: Strong track record of authoring technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and research proposals, • Fieldwork Experience: Hands-on experience with aquatic habitat surveys, fish sampling techniques, and environmental monitoring, • Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior scientists and field staff, • Comfortable working in aquatic environments, including from boats, wading, and swimming in rivers and lakes, • Ability to work safely in variable weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, fog, smoke), • Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform physically demanding fieldwork, • Willingness to travel to remote locations for up to 5 days at a time Salary: $80,000 to $95,000/annually (dependent on experience) Benefits: CFS is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including: • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for our base employee-only plan and 80% employer-paid coverage for dependents (with additional plans options available), • FSA or HSA through medical plan options, • Company Provided basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, • Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays, • Employee Assistant Program (EAP) access, • Gym/Wellness Reimbursement benefit 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.