Cierra Scriven
About Cierra Scriven
Cierra Scriven is a Biological Science Technician with extensive experience at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis, and has expertise in aquatic organism identification and advanced field procedures.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Cierra Scriven has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Biological Science Technician since 2017, with a prior six-month tenure in 2016. In her current role, she is based in Dixon, California, where she has accumulated seven years of experience. Her responsibilities include conducting basic habitat assessments and performing advanced field procedures. These procedures involve techniques such as inserting Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, determining the sex of organisms using probes, and collecting DNA samples through tail clips.
Education and Expertise
Cierra Scriven earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2013, achieving a distinction in Australian Environment, Wildlife, and Conservation. Her educational background has equipped her with expertise in identifying various aquatic organisms native to Northern California, including fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants.
Previous Experience at Cramer Fish Sciences
Before her current position at the U.S. Geological Survey, Cierra Scriven worked as a Biological Science Technician at Cramer Fish Sciences from 2016 to 2017. During this time, she was involved in projects that included conducting surveys for the threatened Giant Garter Snake in Northern California. Her work focused on collecting data related to the abundance, morphology, and habitat occupation of this species.
Field Procedures and Techniques
In her role as a Biological Science Technician, Cierra Scriven has performed various advanced field procedures. These include inserting PIT tags into aquatic organisms, determining their sex using probing techniques, and microbranding ventral scales. She is also skilled in collecting DNA samples through tail clips, which are essential for genetic studies and population assessments.