Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) · 2 weeks ago
Marine Biologist (ASM) - Boston, Ma
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $23.57/hrThe Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) is looking for Marine Biologists to support maritime activities and collect data for government agencies. This role involves working at sea to gather biological samples and data for fishery observation programs, contributing to the sustainability of marine resources.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Responsibilities
Collect and record data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center aboard commercial fishing vessels
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 1 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles
Attend a 3-week paid training in-person training in Falmouth, MA
Assess gear types including trawl, gillnet, longline and handline
Collect data pertaining to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
Experience with data entry on computers
Monitor 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 observer duties
Your own transportation is required
Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year
Preferred
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
Benefits
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 along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Company
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
Our vision is a world where marine resources and activities are sustained, managed and developed for the benefit of humanity.
Founded in 1889
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase