A.I.S. Inc. ยท 3 days ago
Marine Biologist - Barnegat Light, NJ
Barnegat Light, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.25/hr - $24.82/hrA.I.S. Inc. is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities. They are seeking a Marine Biologist to collect and record data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service aboard commercial fishing vessels, contributing to fishery sustainability and management efforts.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Collect and record data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center aboard commercial fishing vessels
Operate on commercial fishing vessels operating in ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic
Collect data pertaining to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency
Document stock information to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen
Record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels
Work on deck on vessels ranging from 20' to 100' on trips roughly ranging from 7 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds and marine turtles
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or Biology from an accredited college or university with 30 credits of biology coursework, 6 credits of marine science
At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics
All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate's academic institution
Experience with data entry on computers
Candidates must be U.S. citizens, or be legally authorized to work in the U.S
Candidates must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician's certification to perform biologist duties
Your own transportation is required
Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year
Preferred
At-sea experience
Coursework in Dichotomous Keys
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Vacation
Sick and holiday benefits
Data quality bonus
Service awards
Fitness center reimbursement
Candidate Referral bonus
Travel is reimbursed at an hourly rate along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Company
A.I.S. Inc.
A.I.S. is a fishery company that supplies marine and ecological data observers.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
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