At-Sea Marine Biologist & Data Monitor

Ais-Inc; Kennebunkport (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

Job summary

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking Marine Biologists for At-Sea Monitor roles aboard commercial fishing vessels to support NMFS programs along the US coastline. You will collect data and biological samples, record findings, and support environmental compliance efforts.

Monitors undergo a 3-week paid in-person training in Falmouth, MA and then deploy from ports across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. The role requires travel, long hours at sea, and safety-focused fieldwork with benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience with data entry on computers.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Physically able, as determined by a licensed physician’s certification, to perform observer duties.
• Own transportation is required.
• Commit to the program for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Work at sea collecting data and biological samples on commercial fishing vessels.
• Record data and enter databases during trips lasting 1–14 days.
• Attend a 3-week paid training in Falmouth, MA.
• Travel offshore deployments and report gear and fishing activity details.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking Marine Biologists for At-Sea Monitor roles aboard commercial fishing vessels to support NMFS programs along the US coastline. You will collect data and biological samples, record findings, and support environmental compliance efforts.

Monitors undergo a 3-week paid in-person training in Falmouth, MA and then deploy from ports across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. The role requires travel, long hours at sea, and safety-focused fieldwork with benefits included.