Biologist Supervisor, Fisheries Lab (Semi-Remote Site)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resumo da oferta

State of Louisiana is seeking a qualified biologist to supervise biologist staff at the Fisheries Research Laboratory located on Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. The role involves creating and maintaining lab and field schedules, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, managing grants, and generating reports while coordinating with field staff during multi‑day sampling trips.

The incumbent will represent LDWF at public events, participate in regional groups, and ensure professional communication with

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus four years of experience in wildlife or fisheries, forestry, or environmental science.
• Or a non‑thesis master’s in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus three years of the required specialized experience.
• Or a master’s degree with a completed thesis or a doctorate in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources plus two years of the required specialized experience.

Responsabilidades

• Creates weekly laboratory and field sampling schedules for biologist staff.
• Coordinates with the Biologist Manager to prioritize and complete monitoring of state‑managed resources and regional fisheries assessment programs.
• Manages large-scale research and monitoring projects.
• Summarizes data and generates/reviews figures, analyses, and text for technical reports.
• Organizes and maintains vehicles, vessels, and equipment.
• Maintains contact with field staff during multi‑day sampling efforts, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Participates in regional working groups as needed.
• Represents LDWF with professionalism in all public events and forums.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Four years of wildlife/fisheries/environmental science experience

Non-thesis master’s in biological or environmental sciences with three years’ specialized experience

Master’s with thesis or PhD in biological/environmental sciences with two years’ specialized experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

State of Louisiana is seeking a qualified biologist to supervise biologist staff at the Fisheries Research Laboratory located on Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. The role involves creating and maintaining lab and field schedules, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, managing grants, and generating reports while coordinating with field staff during multi‑day sampling trips.

The incumbent will represent LDWF at public events, participate in regional groups, and ensure professional communication with