Fisheries Biologist (Lab & Field Support)

AIS Inc•Juneau, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Fisheries Biologist (Lab & Field Support) to support the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (IERP). Under direction of NOAA AFSC biologists, the Fisheries Biologist will support ongoing fisheries oceanographic research associated with the Northern Bering Sea IERP. The position involves hands-on laboratory sample processing of crab, fish, and zooplankton specimens collected during annual Bering Sea surveys, as well as participation in ocean-going research surveys aboard NOAA research vessels.

Requirements

High school diploma required
0–3+ years of relevant experience
Ability to follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample processing and data entry with 95%+ accuracy
Must be able to obtain a DOC/NOAA Public Trust background investigation clearance prior to beginning performance
Must possess or be able to obtain REAL ID-compliant identification for facility access

Nice To Haves

College coursework in fisheries, oceanography, biology, or a related natural science field preferred (up to bachelor's degree)
One year of experience in both a biology and chemistry laboratory preferred
Experience working aboard research or commercial fishing vessels
Experience processing larval or juvenile marine fish, including species identification at larval/juvenile stages, length and weight measurement, stomach content dissection, and otolith/fin/scale removal
Demonstrated proficiency organizing field and laboratory data, including QC procedures on both raw and electronic datasets

Responsibilities

Inventory samples arriving at the laboratory.
Measure length and weight of organisms.
Remove otoliths from fish samples.
Remove tissue pieces for genetic analysis.
Remove tissue pieces for isotope analysis.
Remove fish stomachs and tissues for diet and energetic work.
Homogenize samples as required.
Analyze fish using the PARR Instrument Company semi-microbomb calorimeter for energy density.
Prepare samples for lipid analysis.
Prepare samples for isotope analysis.
Enter data accurately and perform quality control procedures on raw and electronic data files.
Participate in annual oceanographic research surveys at sea, including zooplankton, biological and physical oceanography (operating CTD), and fish and invertebrate sampling.
Submit monthly progress reports including accomplishments, issues encountered, and recommendations.