Senior Biological Technician

B.S. Organismal Biology

Portland, Oregon

Matthew is a senior biological technician with experience conducting fisheries field research with salmonid and warmwater fish species. His work focuses on evaluating/assessing fish habitats and populations to support natural resources management. He has broad experience with various survey techniques including electrofishing, seine net collection, eDNA surveys, visual encounter surveys, spawning ground surveys, and water quality data collection. He is an accomplished collector of habitat data and has created 3D modeled maps, graphs, and charts to display and interpret habitat data for restoration projects and habitat monitoring. He is a confident public speaker with experience communicating with the public and interpreting scientific concepts for general audiences. Matthew has worked for or with multiple government agencies and has demonstrated an ability to quickly master new programs and techniques, lead projects, and adapt to overcome challenges.