Marine Biologist
Company: Ais Inc
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Interested in Fishery Sustainability, Management, and Hands on
Marine Biology Work? Become a Marine Biologist!!*A.I.S., Inc. (AIS)
is a diversified, national provider of marine science services. We
support maritime activities along the US coastline that require
certification of compliance with environmental regulations, and
collect biological data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and
other government agencies. AIS is recruiting biologists to work at
sea aboard commercial fishing vessels as Marine Biologists, collect
biological samples, and record data for the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC),
Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division (FMA).** This position
is located out of Alaska and runs on a 90-day deployment based
schedule. Additional information has been listed below***Primary
Function:*The primary goals of the governments North Pacific
Observer Program are to provide quantitative biological, vessel,
and gear-selectivity information for the groundfish and halibut
fisheries in Alaska. Marine Biologists deploy on commercial fishing
vessels operating in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian
Islands or at processing plants. *If you ever wanted to make a
difference, this is how.*Commercial fishing dates back hundreds of
years. Today, commercial fishing is possible due to cooperation
between the fishing industry and fisheries scientists like you.
Marine Biologists provide data that allow NMFS to conduct in-season
management of fisheries, stock assessments, and ecosystem studies.
This regional, scientific monitoring supports ten national
standards of sustainability required by the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which helps preserve
future generations of fish and fishing communities. *Commit to the
journey!*Click to Learn More about Becoming a Fisheries
Observer*Duties/Responsibilities:*Biologists take trips typically
lasting from two to ten days on vessels ranging from 40 feet to 125
feet long. Biologists log detailed information on the gear and
fishing activities of the vessel. They set up a station on deck to
collect catch and bycatch data as well as document interactions
with marine mammals and seabirds. *After attending a three-week
paid training* in (*Seattle, WA*), biologists are deployed from
ports throughout Alaska. Gear types include benthic and pelagic
trawl, hook and line, and pot.*Training includes* instructions on
sampling protocols, gear types, fisheries, fish identification,
marine mammal/seabird/crab identification, and safety. *After
training in Seattle, AIS will pay for and arrange all logistics of
getting you to Alaska to include possible planes, trains, and your
baggage. We will also pay for your lodging and any work-related
transportation while deployed in Alaska. Meals and incidentals are
also reimbursed per the government per diem rate but you will have
to submit a weekly expense report in order to get
reimbursed.*Observing is an excellent career in marine biology, as
Biologists are widely recognized as strong, capable field
biologists. However, this is a challenging job. Candidates must be
mentally prepared to be away from home for three months, and
physically able to handle heavy lifting, working odd hours, and
long days in rough seas. For those who thrive as an biologist, a
broad range of advancement opportunities with AIS are available.
The opportunities include, but are not limited to, project
management, field supervision, and cross-training for field work in
other programs.*Compensation:* Biologists will be paid an hourly
rate; total compensation will range from $5,100 to $8,100 a month,
depending on employees availability and fishing effort. *The AIS
benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance,
vacation, sick, and holiday pay.*AIS offers additional compensation
opportunities, which may include data quality/performance
incentives, service awards, fitness center reimbursement, and a
referral bonus.*Minimum Qualifications:** A bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or university with a major in one of the
natural sciences and a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent
in the biological sciences.* At least one course that required
extensive use of dichotomous keys.* At least five semester hours in
math, including one statistics course.* All relevant course work
must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the
candidates academic institution.* Experience with data entry on
computers.* Candidates must be U.S. citizens.* Candidates must be
physically able, as determined by a licensed physicians
certification to perform biologist duties*Preferred
Qualifications:** At-Sea and/or another field experience*
Experience working in remote locations.* Flexible schedule*
Independent worker with good time-management skills*Travel:*Marine
Biologists will travel from Seattle to a port in Alaska for 90 days
a time and are likely to remain there for the duration of their
deployment. At the end of their deployment, they will fly back to
Seattle for debriefing before returning home for up to 45 days.
After 45 days at home the biologists are redeployed to Alaska for
another 90 days. Biologists may travel within Alaska when fishing
seasons change, if they are needed to cover vessels in a different
port.*Homeports:*Applicants must be willing and able to travel to
Seattle for training prior to deployment to Alaska. Must be willing
to live in Alaska for up to 90 days a time before returning
home.*Contact:*If you would like to apply for this exciting new
opening, please click the following link
http://aisobservers.com/careers/ to submit the required
information:* Resume* Cover letter* At least 5 professional
references (name, email address and phone number)* Unofficial
copies of your college transcripts with conferred dateAll documents
must be submitted for your application to be considered.If you have
any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to call
Malissa Rosanina at 774-392-4282._*An Equal Opportunity
Employer*__It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train,
promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all
other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,
lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status
protected by applicable law.__Must be able to work in the U.S.
__*VEVRAA Federal Contractor *_ _Request Priority
Protected__Veteran Referrals __*Equal Opportunity
Employer*_Keywords: Fishery, Field, Biologist, Observer, Fish, Data
Collection, BiologyJob Type: Full-timePay: $5,100.00 - $8,100.00
per monthBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule*
Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings
account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision
insuranceApplication Question(s):* Have you taken a course that
extensively covers Dichotomous Keys ?* Have you taken a statistics
course?* Please list your degree major and GPAEducation:*
Bachelor's (Required)License/Certification:* Driver's License
(Required)Willingness to travel:* 100% (Required)Work Location: On
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Keywords: Ais Inc, Tacoma , Marine Biologist, Other , Auburn, Washington
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