Marine Stranding Response Biologist II

Maryland AG; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites applications for a Natural Resource Biologist II in Oxford, MD. You will assist the SRP Director with stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, help conduct standardized necropsy procedures, secure tissue samples, and document results in databases for disease investigations.

You will also support the SRP volunteer network, provide training, analyze data, present findings at meetings, and manage field equipment and logistics, contributing to

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in biology or related fields plus two years in natural resources management.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional biological work, or higher education credits for experience.
• Experience with data entry, field sampling, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist SRP Director with responses to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.
• Conduct standardized necropsy procedures and secure tissue samples.
• Enter results into databases for disease investigations and maintain inventory.
• Support volunteer network, provide training, and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Graduate education in natural resources (credits)

Job description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites applications for a Natural Resource Biologist II in Oxford, MD. You will assist the SRP Director with stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, help conduct standardized necropsy procedures, secure tissue samples, and document results in databases for disease investigations.

You will also support the SRP volunteer network, provide training, analyze data, present findings at meetings, and manage field equipment and logistics, contributing to