Cwt Lab Technician
Effectively coordinated the transfer of Coded Wire Tag samples collected throughout Idaho to the Nampa Fisheries Research Lab and maintained strict adherence to Coded Wire Tag laboratory timeline objectives. Gathered, processed, and uploaded data collected from Coded Wire Tags to database management systems.Collected and organized age composition and run timing data from annual reports and incorporated summarized data into Excel spreadsheets and Pivot Tables for Fisheries Biologists to review.Oversaw the safety, cleanliness, and organization of the Coded Wire Tag laboratory, and coordinated lab utilization schedule with all others who share the laboratory’s resources.Performed routine QA/QC on imaged Coded Wire Tags and on all data collected from processed samples.Utilized R programming language and R studio software to run summary statistics on imported practice data sets. Engaged in a leadership role for Idaho Department of Fish and Game annual Redd Count Training in McCall Idaho. Utilized fisheries Database Management Systems such as; The Fish Inventory System, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System and The Regional Mark Information System to ensure accurate and complete data-sets.Acquired knowledge of fish aging techniques using scales, otoliths and fin rays.