Deep-Sea Benthic Biologist for Ocean Exploration

@Orchard LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

@Orchard LLC, a growing Woman-Owned Small Business, seeks a Benthic Biologist to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and program managers to plan, execute, and interpret deep-sea research focused on benthic habitats, biodiversity, and seafloor ecosystems.

The role emphasizes data stewardship, scientific reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions, with opportunities for travel to meetings and fieldwork, and a path for

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting marine ecological research or environmental science programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting biological datasets and preparing scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support investigations focused on benthic habitats, deep-sea ecosystems, and biodiversity.
• Analyze and interpret biological observations from ocean exploration missions.
• Identify and characterize benthic organisms and habitat features using imagery and samples.
• Collaborate with marine biologists, GIS specialists, engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Marine Biology

Tools

ROV imagery interpretation

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

@Orchard LLC, a growing Woman-Owned Small Business, seeks a Benthic Biologist to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and program managers to plan, execute, and interpret deep-sea research focused on benthic habitats, biodiversity, and seafloor ecosystems.

The role emphasizes data stewardship, scientific reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions, with opportunities for travel to meetings and fieldwork, and a path for