Overview
The Biological Laboratory Technician position is a position within the Biological and Ecosystem Sciences Branch. This position is responsible for the operation and management of the Biological and Ecosystem Science laboratory and for assisting in IPHC research projects and monitoring activities. The incumbent reports directly to the BESB Manager.
Background
- Research Scientist / Engineer 2 (2002-2025) at the University of Washington
- Research Technologist 2 (2000-2002) at the University of Washington
- Laboratory Technician 1 (1998-2000) at the University of Washington
- Fisheries Biologist (1996-1998) at Alaskan Observers Inc.
Education
- M.A., Biology, Miami University (2019)
- Professional Certificate, Geographic Information Systems, University of Washington (2003)
- B.Sc. Marine Biology, University of West Florida (1995)
Publications
- Dittman, A. H., May, D., Johnson, M. A., Baldwin, D. H., & Scholz, N. L. (2024). Odor exposure during imprinting periods increases odorant-specific sensitivity and receptor gene expression in coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). Journal of Experimental Biology, 227(19), jeb247786.
- Armstrong, M. E., Minkoff, D., Dittman, A. H., May, D., Moody, E. K., Quinn, T. P., … & Ardren, W. R. (2022). Evidence of an olfactory imprinting window in embryonic Atlantic salmon. Ecology of Freshwater Fish, 31(2), 270-279.
- Johnson, M. A., Noakes, D. L., Friesen, T. A., Dittman, A. H., Couture, R. B., Schreck, C. B., … & Quinn, T. P. (2019). Growth, survivorship, and juvenile physiology of triploid steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Fisheries Research, 220, 105350.
- Cram, J. M., Torgersen, C. E., Klett, R. S., Pess, G. R., May, D., Pearsons, T. N., & Dittman, A. H. (2017). Spatial variability of Chinook salmon spawning distribution and habitat preferences. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 146(2), 206-221.
- Dittman, A. H., Pearsons, T. N., May, D., Couture, R. B., & Noakes, D. L. (2015). Imprinting of hatchery-reared salmon to targeted spawning locations: a new embryonic imprinting paradigm for hatchery programs. Fisheries, 40(3), 114-123.
Presentations
- May, D., Johnson, M.A., and Dittman, A.H. (2012). Environmentally regulated patterns of olfactory receptor mRNA expression in Pacific salmon. International Congress on the Biology of Fishes.
- May, D., Johnson, M.A., and Dittman, A.H. (2011). Tributary and Acclimation Site Specific Patterns of Olfactory mRNA Expression in a Spring Chinook Salmon Population. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting.
- Dittman, A.H., May. D., Johnson, M.A., and Havey, M.A. (2010). Odorant-Induced Changes In Olfactory Receptor mRNA Expression In Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) After Imprinting. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology.
