Marine Biologist

Jobtailor; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking observers to work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples, with a 3-week paid training and deployment from ports across New England and the Mid- Atlantic states.

Responsibilities include recording gear and fishing activity, collecting data on catch and incidental takes, and providing quantitative bios, vessel, and gear‑selectivity information. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to travel to ports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in biology or related field.
• At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics preferred.
• Experience with data entry on computers.
• At-sea experience.
• Coursework in Dichotomous Keys.
• Experience collecting field data and entering databases.

Responsibilities

• Work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples.
• Record detailed information on gear and fishing activity of the vessels.
• Work on deck on vessels ranging from 20' to 100'.
• Collect data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles.
• Provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear‑selectivity information for various fisheries.
• Document stock information to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen.

Skills

Data entry

At-sea experience

Field data collection

Dichotomous Keys coursework

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Undergraduate math/statistics course preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

• Work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples
• Record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels
• Work on deck on vessels ranging from 20' to 100'
• Collect data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles
• Attend a 3-week paid training in person
• Be deployed from ports throughout New England and Mid-Atlantic states
• Assess gear types including trawl, gillnet, longline, and handline
• Provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear‑selectivity information for various fisheries
• Document stock information to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Experience with data entry on computers
• Monitor candidates must be U.S. citizens, or be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidates must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician’s certification to perform observer duties
• Your own transportation is required
• Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year
• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics preferred
• At-sea experience
• Coursework in Dichotomous Keys
• Experience collecting field data and entering databases