Field Marine Biologist: At-Sea Observer & Data Collector

AIS Inc; Kennebunkport (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Bonuses

Job summary

A.I.S. Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm seeking Marine Biologists (At-Sea Monitors) to work aboard commercial fishing vessels collecting data and samples for NMFS NEFCS.

Monitors operate on vessels ranging from 20’ to 100’, performing tasks such as data entry, sampling, and logkeeping while deployed across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Starting pay is $19.00/hour with potential to earn an additional $4.57/hour for the first 40 hours each week, totaling up to $23.57/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with data entry on computers.
• US citizens or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Commit to the program for at least one year.
• Own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and biological samples at sea.
• Record gear types and fishing activity.
• Attend 3-week in-person training in Falmouth, MA.
• Work on vessels for trips 1–14 days.
• Be away from home for extended periods.

Skills

Data entry

Physical fitness

US work authorization

Willing to deploy offshore

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

A.I.S. Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm seeking Marine Biologists (At-Sea Monitors) to work aboard commercial fishing vessels collecting data and samples for NMFS NEFCS.

Monitors operate on vessels ranging from 20’ to 100’, performing tasks such as data entry, sampling, and logkeeping while deployed across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Starting pay is $19.00/hour with potential to earn an additional $4.57/hour for the first 40 hours each week, totaling up to $23.57/hour.