Job Description
Job Description
At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for multiple Biological Technician to assist the Northeast Fisheries’ Science Center’s (NEFSC) Population Biology Branch (PBB). The PBB has requirements for biological support to collect and process biological samples and data, and to support the analysis and reporting of data and scientific information. These data form the biological basis for fish stock assessments and management.
These will be part-time positions with combined total of 1880 hours expected, annually. Work will be performed on-site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center, as well as aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, or remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. The contract has a one-year base period and will have up to three (3) 12-month option periods.
Duties:
- Work with the recreational and commercial fishing industries and other biologists to collect data and samples; including providing tagging materials, data summaries, and coordinating sample shipments and pick ups
- Maintain good working relationships with recreational and commercial industries and biologists at cooperating institutions
- Sort, identify, and preserve biological samples and data as required.
- Maintain or continue to process biological samples and data in the laboratory using routine methods
- Enter data and report to Federal Program Lead regarding progress.
- Participate in resource survey cruises as needed once to up to four times per year (5-50 days per year) to assist in the collection of oceanographic and biological samples and data. In the laboratory, they shall assist in the processing of biological specimens.
- Work is repetitive and follows routine technical support tasks to include assisting in the use of equipment, instruments, or software to carry out simple procedures, computations, and methods of reporting.
- Work in the field or in the laboratory may occasionally involve extended hours or weekends, OT not to exceed 100 h per month.
- Provide technical support for oceanographic and fisheries sampling including assistance with finfish, elasmobranch, and invertebrate sampling; associated biological, habitat, and oceanographic sampling; supply and equipment preparation; data entry, quality assurance and control; laboratory experiments on finfish; age, reproduction, and food habits processing; fostering a safe work environment and effectively using information technology resources.
- Perform special tasks regarding ensuring data quality and providing periodic written progress reports.
- Work is repetitive and routine to include assisting in the use of equipment, instruments, or software; carrying out standardized procedures and computations of varying complexity; and including basic, descriptive data analysis and regular communications of findings, including written summaries.
- Participate in task/project specific workshops, scientific meetings, and outreach events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school degree with 1-2 years’ experience, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in the identification of finfish, elasmobranchs, shellfish, and other invertebrate species commonly encountered along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Hatteras
- Aptitude but not necessarily experience with microscopes, image analysis systems, lapidary saws, or electronic data entry systems.
- Interest to go to sea aboard research vessels.
- Aptitude but not necessarily experience to dissect fish or work with live fish in aquaria.
- Experience with personal computers using word processing software, spreadsheets, and email.
Salary range is $20 - $30 per hour, dependent upon experience.
Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.
Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply.
We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.