Fishery Pathologist

USA: | Natural Resources | Full Time

28.94 - 36.17 USD per hour

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before October 27, 2026

Please Note:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. MDT on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently seeking a Fish Pathologist at our Eagle Fish Health Laboratory (EFHL) in Eagle, Idaho .

Why IDFG?

We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer:

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Necropsy fish and collect tissue samples according to standard methods for routine surveillance testing/inspections and for diagnostic purposes.
• Coordinate with microbiology staff regarding pathogen testing and interpretation of results.
• Facilitate reporting of final results to hatchery staff and archival in EFHL database.
• Prepare and provide content as needed for reporting and other administrative purposes.
• Conduct annual biosecurity audits in support of fish health management and aquatic invasive species control and maintain Fish Health Improvement Plans for IDFG-operated hatcheries.
• Coordinate with veterinary personnel and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program to access aquaculture drugs and ensure legal and judicious use at IDFG-operated hatcheries.
• Design and conduct research to address fish health concerns at IDFG-operated hatcheries, improve understanding and methods of fish health management, and advance the field of fisheries science.
• Represent the EFHL and IDFG in professional forums related to fish health, including internal and external meetings/conferences, working groups, etc.
• In cooperation with the State Veterinarian's Office (Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture), to oversee the Live Fish Import/Transport/Release permitting process for IDFG, other government agencies, commercial, and private interests.

Minimum Qualifications :
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

The minimum qualifications listed below are typically met through seven years of professional work experience in the field of Fish Pathology OR successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in fisheries or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least three years of field practicum or professional work experience in the field of Fish Pathology or a closely related field OR successful completion of a Master’s degree in fisheries or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least one year of field practicum or professional work experience in the field of Fish Pathology or a closely related field.

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