Commercial Fisheries Biological Technician/Sampler - Full-time

Commercial Fisheries Biological TechnicianSampler - Careers At AIS Inc div div div /div div div /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div div/div h2Commercial Fisheries Biological Technician/Sampler /h2 bDepartment:/b Professional and Technical Service bLocation:/b Gloucester, MAbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3394604source=3394604-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpstrongA.I.S., Inc. (AIS)/strongstrong /strongis a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Commercial Fisheries Biological Technician/Sampler to conduct bio-sampling and collect data on land at seafood dealers/wholesalers including recording fish lengths and weights, biological samples, and vessel trip information to be submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)./p pstrongPrimary Function:/strong/p pTechnicians/Samplers will be responsible for gathering data from commercial fishing operations and entering the recorded information into a federally maintained database. Candidates will collect biological samples according to sample protocols and schedule provided by NMFS. Candidates will be required to stay well versed in the fishing activities and regulations in their area in order to submit a bi-weekly activity report. strongHours will be both night and day depending on fishing activity and samplers will be expected to work when necessary to obtain all available samples./strong/p pstrongDuties/Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liGathering biological samples, including age structures, in accordance with guidelines established by the NEFSC./li liTravel to various New England fishing ports, primarily from Boston, MA to Portland, ME/li liUpload data to a government-maintained database daily/li liComplete periodic updates and data quality audits./li liComplete bimonthly blog entries/li liParticipate in monthly team conference calls./li liSubmit data, data backup files, paper logs, and expense reports on time./li liMaintain all issued gear including but not limited to GOV�s, electronic sampling equipment and field equipment./li liMaintain extensive knowledge about your assigned region by visiting the docks, understanding regulations, and communicating with industry members./li liSubmit daily activity logs./li /ul pstrongCompensation:/strong/p ul liCandidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on the candidate�s experience. This is a full-time position.strong /strongstrongAIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits./strong/li /ul pstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/p ul liA BS in Marine Biology or other natural science is required including 30 semester hours of biological course work./li liCandidate needs to have strong computer skills, interpersonal skills and data entry skills./li liMust be able to work independently and be self-motivated./li liQualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S./li liA valid driver�s license is required./li liMust have the ability to pass a U.S. Government background check and security requirements./li /ul pstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/p ul liPrevious observer and/or fish research experience strongly preferred./li liA current government issued a Common Access Card or recently completed BCI/li /ul pstrongTravel:/strong/p ul liCandidates must be able to travel within their assigned geographic region./li liRegular travel to other ports to attend meetings/training or assist other port samplers./li /ul pstrongLocations:/strong/p ul liBoston, MA to Portland, ME/li /ul pstrongContact:/strong/p pIf you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link a href="http://aisobservers.com/careers/"http://aisobservers.com/careers//a to submit the required information:/p ul liResume/li liCover Letter detailing relevant experience/li li3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)/li /ul pAll documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at a href="mailto:talentacquisitionteam@aisobservers.com"talentacquisitionteam@aisobservers.com/a or 508-990-9054./p pbr / strongemAn Equal Opportunity Employer/em/strong/p pemIt 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./em/p pemMust be able to work in the U.S. � VEVRAA Federal Contractor � Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals � Equal Opportunity Employe/em/p /div divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3394604source=3394604-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div /div div/div