Environmental Technician I — Tuna Sampling (Temporary)

State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions seeks an Environmental Technician I (S) for the Department of Environmental Quality in Morehead City. This temporary role involves hands-on sampling and documentation of biological materials for NOAA-standard work.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree in a related science or an equivalent mix of education and experience; APAIS and CSMA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with biological sampling and data management.
• Knowledge of recreational/commercial fisheries preferred.
• APAIS certification and CSMA training are preferred.]
• Obtain APAIS certification and train for CSMA.
• Document and collect otoliths, dorsal spines, muscle tissue and gonad samples.
• Organize, preserve, and prepare samples according to NOAA specifications.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Document and collect otoliths, dorsal spines, muscle tissue and gonad samples.
• Preserve samples and prepare shipments to NOAA laboratories following specifications.
• Maintain accurate data records for sample management.
• Assist with field and laboratory workflows as needed.

Skills

Biological sampling

Data management

Fisheries knowledge

APAIS certification

CSMA training

Education

Associate's degree in agricultural, biological, environmental or natural resource sciences or related field

Job description

State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions seeks an Environmental Technician I (S) for the Department of Environmental Quality in Morehead City. This temporary role involves hands-on sampling and documentation of biological materials for NOAA-standard work.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree in a related science or an equivalent mix of education and experience; APAIS and CSMA training is preferred.