Bio Science Technician

Position Summary

The incumbent serves as a biological science technician (Bio tech) for the Saratoga National Fish Hatchery. Incumbent main responsibility is to assists with the Wyoming toad-rearing program. Incumbent will also assist with other fish hatchery duties. Other hatchery duties include but are not limited to feeding, cleaning raceways, spawning, and other duties as required. The Wyoming toad program consists of a breeding population of about 110 toads and a toadlet population of approximately 900. This position will be responsible for the daily care of these toads from hatching eggs to the release of adults the following year. The toad building consists of 76, 45-gallon tanks holding the toad population. The new Bio tech. will be responsible for feeding the toads, cleaning of tanks, and raising insects to feed the toads. Incumbent assists with the Wyoming toad-rearing program and assists in record keeping for all aspects of toad culture and husbandry.

Location

Saratoga, WY

Schedule

June 2, 2025 - November 22, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide all aspects of animal husbandry and maintenance, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. Assist with propagation of toads including hormone injections, counting, and monitoring eggs, cleaning and feeding tadpoles. Assists with collection of wild insects and culture of feeder insects to feed toads. Cultured insects include roaches, soldier fly larvae (phoenix worms), bean beetles, flour beetles, crickets, and possibly others as deemed appropriate.

Marginal Duties

Other hatchery duties include but are not limited to feeding, cleaning raceways, spawning, and other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Personal vehicle required
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• Comfortable living and working in a remote setting.
• Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member.
  • This includes: Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States. Being at least 18 years or older. Having a high school diploma or equivalent. Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to candidates with degree major or professional experience in Biology, Resource Management.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Three-bedroom one bath home with washer/dryer. Fully furnished with complete cookware set.

Compensation

• $370 per week living allowance * (Paid bi-weekly)
• $100 weekly commuting allowance * (Paid bi-Weekly)
  
• Travel allowance of $1,100 * (Paid once)
• All-Weather Uniform Package
• Eligible for $3,697 AmeriCorps award at fulfillment of 900 service hours
• Housing Provided on site
• Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum of service)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.