The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Sport Fish Division is hiring a full-time fish culturist at the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks. Day to day the job covers rearing rounds for as many as five fish species, watching the recirculating water filtration systems, and keeping production records, with some outdoor work on stocking trips and egg takes. The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in fisheries or a related field, or four years of combined aquaculture work and relevant college coursework. Experience hauling live fish and running filtration systems is preferred, a valid driver’s license is required, and the job involves lifting more than 50 pounds. This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only. Pay is listed at $2,121 every two weeks, and applications close November 3, 2026 on the Alaska state jobs portal.
| Pay | $2,121 biweekly (about $55,146 per year) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 3, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Alaska state jobs portal, job 55655, checked Oct 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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