Sustainable Seafood Research & Outreach Assistant

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s S.C. Sea Grant Consortium seeks a Sustainable Seafood Program Assistant to conduct science-based and user-driven fisheries and aquaculture research and outreach projects.

The role supports Marine Fisheries and Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Specialists, coordinating field logistics, designing estuarine experiments, and analyzing data to deliver science-based solutions to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine/environmental science or related field.
• Experience in fisheries/aquaculture topics in SC/SE US.
• Experience supporting scientific research projects (logistics, field support, data entry and management).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop applied, stakeholder-driven informational products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate field logistics.
• Design and deploy experiments in South Carolina estuaries.
• Conduct experimental sampling (measuring, counting, weighing).
• Enter and QAQC data, maintain data storage, analyze results.
• Synthesize literature to develop project products for stakeholders.
• Disseminate project outcomes to stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with Sea Grant employees and participants.
• Support commercial seafood workforce training program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelors in marine/environmental science

Job description

State of South Carolina’s S.C. Sea Grant Consortium seeks a Sustainable Seafood Program Assistant to conduct science-based and user-driven fisheries and aquaculture research and outreach projects.

The role supports Marine Fisheries and Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Specialists, coordinating field logistics, designing estuarine experiments, and analyzing data to deliver science-based solutions to stakeholders.