Marine Biologist (ASM) - Kennebunkport, ME
About The Position
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is seeking Marine Biologists (At-Sea Monitors) to collect and record data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFCS) aboard commercial fishing vessels. The primary goals of Northeast federal fishery observation programs are to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for various New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries. The At-Sea Monitor program focuses specifically on the groundfish industry. Monitors work on deck on vessels ranging from 20’ to 100’ on trips roughly ranging from 1 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles. This is a challenging job requiring candidates to be mentally prepared to be away from home for multiple days, and physically able to handle heavy lifting, working odd hours, and long days in rough seas. Observing provides an excellent career in marine biology, with a broad range of advancement opportunities available.
Requirements
- High school diploma is required.
- Experience with data entry on computers.
- Must be U.S. citizens, or be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician’s certification to perform observer duties.
- Your own transportation is required.
- Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university with 30 credits of biology coursework, 6 credits of marine science is preferred.
- At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics preferred.
- At-sea experience
- Coursework in Dichotomous Keys
- Experience collecting Field Data and entering databases.
Responsibilities
- Collecting and recording data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFCS) aboard commercial fishing vessels.
- Recording detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels.
- Collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles.
- Assessing gear types including trawl, gillnet, longline and handline.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Accommodations and meal reimbursement during in-person training
- Health and dental insurance
- Vacation
- Sick and holiday benefits
- Data quality bonuses
- Service awards
- Fitness center reimbursement
- Candidate Referral bonus
- Travel is reimbursed at an hourly rate
- Compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle
- Per diem at the specified Government rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
