Marine Biologist

GSOBA; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GSOBA is hiring a Marine Biologist to conduct field surveys of coral reef ecosystems off the Florida Keys. The role includes tagging spinner dolphin pods, collecting plankton samples, and maintaining lab aquaria.

Applicants must have a minimum Rescue Diver scuba certification and prior experience handling cetaceans. The position requires comfort working on small research vessels for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must have scuba certification at Rescue Diver level or higher.
• Experience in handling cetaceans is mandatory.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and collect ecological data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys of coral reef ecosystems off the Florida Keys.
• Tag and track spinner dolphin pods.
• Collect plankton samples at varying depths.
• Maintain lab aquaria.
• Work on small research vessels for extended periods.

Skills

Scuba certification (Rescue Diver minimum)

Cetacean handling experience

Field survey skills

Job description

Marine Biologist

Apply to the Marine Biologist role at GSOBA.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Conduct field surveys of coral reef ecosystems off the Florida Keys. Tag and track spinner dolphin pods, collect plankton samples at varying depths, and maintain the lab aquaria. Scuba certification (Rescue Diver minimum) and prior cetacean handling experience required. Must be comfortable on small research vessels for ten or more days at sea.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet and IT Services and IT Consulting