Marine Biologist Job Description

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Job summary 1

The Marine Biologist support to laboratory and field studies in controlled aquaculture, aquatic invertebrate biology and husbandry, developmental characterization of microfouling and macrofouling organisms, and the prevention and mitigation of marine fouling phenomena.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Culture and maintenance of marine micro- and macro-fouling organisms
Empirical testing of antifouling technologies and strategies
Biofouling assay development and implementation
- Assistance in drafting presentations and reports of technical progress and results
- Assisting in preparing scientific journal publications
- Assisting in the drafting of proposal sections and text

Requirements & Skills 1

MS (or BS and 3 years experience) in aquatic invertebrate biology, marine fouling organism studies, or similar biological science degree.
Experience in laboratory and field-based studies
Ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures
- Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory and in the field to perform assigned duties
- The ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job summary 2

We are looking for a Marine Biologist to implement portions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act for the conservation and management of polar bears, northern sea otters, and Pacific walruses.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Requirements & Skills 2

A Master’s degree in biology, wildlife management, natural resource management, environmental science or a closely related field.
Willingness and desire to work in a fast paced, interdisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and produce materials in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency in R and GIS.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills; track record of success in writing technical reports and policy papers.
- Strong oral communication skills.

Job summary 3

The Marine Biologist at our institution seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Provides environmental stewardship by implementing the Environmental Sciences Management program to analyze and/or conduct research on environmental resources.
Obtains and applies the best available scientific information when preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and other environmental documents under relevant environmental laws and to support information decision making.
The incumbent will be responsible for planning and providing project management and oversight for scientific research to support a range of projects.

Requirements & Skills 3

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Job summary 4

We are seeking to hire a Marine Biologist. In this role, you will apply your expertise in anadromous species. The ideal candidate will serve as subject matter expert on species lifecycles, migration, and population characteristic, working collaborative with programmers to calibrate and manipulate the model in support of multiple ongoing Biological Opinions and other projects.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Assist with analyzing results and updating parameters for the variables used by the model
- Use the model to run a range of values for variables for different salmonid stocks, compile results, and distribute to collaborators
- Document changes to the model and results from any routines run
- Conduct sensitivity analyses to understand behavior of the model

Requirements & Skills 4

BS or higher with a major in a related field, including fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology
Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
Note a MS + 1 year of experience OR a PhD may be substituted for experience
Experience with Familiarity with mark-recapture programs
At least 4 years of experience with analyzing datasets on fish populations or habitatdata
C/C++ and R programming experience
- Experience with model fitting and calibration
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job summary 5

The position will monitor for beach-nesting and stranded marine turtles and liaise with the appropriate agencies and organizations for species conservation and management; assist with monitoring for beach-nesting birds and liaise with the appropriate agencies and organizations for species conservation and management; and initiate and support a working group with a focus on birds and turtles that includes conservation partners and natural resource managers to foster communications among practitioners, inform best management practices, and seek and secure funding for future on-the-ground projects.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Conduct daily beach surveys to monitor turtle nesting and hatching emergences; post and protect nests from predators; and report sea turtle crawls and nests to applicable agencies.
If deemed appropriate, locate turtle egg chamber and mark nests for evaluation and document turtle nest success through post-emergence nest inventories.
Identify, pre-post, and report Least Tern and Black Skimmer nests to all applicable agencies.
Report and respond to depredations, over washes, or other events that negatively impact turtle and/or bird nests.
- Identify and develop coordinated turtle and/or bird surveys to satisfy federal agency requirements; perform wildlife surveys as indicated by project specifications and permits, regulations, and management plans.
- Respond to potential environmental disasters and identify needed environmental data in wake of disasters.
- Maintain assigned field equipment.

Requirements & Skills 5

A Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in biology, ecology, marine science, coastal management, geology, environmental science, wildlife management/biology, or a related field highly preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of applied conservation work will be considered.
2+ years of applied field science experience is required, with demonstrated success monitoring for nesting turtles (1+ year). Additional experience monitoring beach-nesting birds preferred.
- Working knowledge of coastal resilience and adaptation issues surrounding coastal and estuarine habitats including coastal wetlands, dredge-spoil, sandy beach, etc.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, while managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and relationship-building skills, excellent attention to detail.

Job summary 6

In this role, you will assist with assessments of how hydrosystem operations, climatic variability and climate change affect species, especially populations listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). You will help analyze existing data to derive estimates of reach survival and migration characteristics based on several methods of analyzing environmental and fish data. The estimates will reflect current conditions and a variety of climate scenarios. You will also assist in analyzing of fish growth and behavioral responses.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Assisting in the completion of manuscripts and reports in progress
- Assisting with ongoing field studies, such as tagging fish with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags or collecting environmental information, when additional field support is needed
- Conducting literature review on climate impacts on salmon and integrate with cumulative literature review paper
- Supporting additional ongoing research projects on the impacts of climate variability and climate change on salmon

Requirements & Skills 6

MS or BS with at least 1 full year of graduate level education with emphasis in the field applicable to the requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field applicable to the work described above
Note a MS may be used to substitute for 3 years of experience.
Familiarity with R or ArcGIS, data analysis, and experience writing and publishing peer- reviewed articles
- Valid driver's license
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job summary 7

We are looking for a Marine Biologist to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Serve as a Fisheries Biologist responsible for technical assistance and monitoring plans and programs related to Indian fisheries program.
Prepare and submit program budgets, goals and objectives to conform available funds to comply with policies, standards and procedures.
- Recommend actions relating to litigation and negotiation support concerning fisheries program activities.
- Monitor shellfish halibut and anadromous fisher regulatory actions of the region to ensure regulations do not deprive Indians the opportunity to harvest their share of the fish resource.
- Responsible for managing budgets, and prepare annual budget estimates and distributions based on allotted funds.

Requirements & Skills 7

At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology
At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)

Job summary 8

This is senior-level, professional scientific work with responsibility for providing scientific expertise in marine aquaculture. Characteristic duties include collection and evaluation of field and laboratory biological and aquatic specimens and/or data to make management and program decisions. A Marine Biologist may conduct limited technical and scientific studies and interpret and evaluate data collected. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level biologist, scientist or an administrative or technical supervisor. Successful interaction with members of local, state, and federal regulatory entities, special interest groups, and the general public is required, including the ability to speak before large and small groups.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Conducts finfish hatchery operations to produce fish larvae in high density recirculating aquaculture systems while coordinating with other team members for efficient operations and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the laboratory and production areas.
Participates in scientific studies and research projects of moderate difficulty, may help define the scope and objectives of research projects and participates in the analysis of data and translating outcomes and results to form recommendations for management.
Participates in research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures and participates in translating the outcomes and results to form recommendations for management.
- Follows standard operating procedures for production of finfish.
- Provides detailed records and data entry for monitoring parameters and production data.
- Participates in informational, educational and outreach programs may provide training as part of staff development or public program and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 8

A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in, Aquaculture, Biology, Fisheries Biology, Biological Science, Marine Biology Marine Ecology, Ichthyology, or a related field AND one (1) year experience related to the described duties.
Experience with finfish hatchery operations including, spawning, larval rearing, fingerling production, broodstock management and live feeds culture.
Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems and system design
Experience executing and reporting of experiments
Proficient use of personal computers and applications including Microsoft Office and statistical software.
- The ability to take detailed direction and work independently.
- The ability to be proactive, resourceful and self-motivated.
- Strong communications skills both in the written and verbal form

Job summary 9

This Marine Biologist position requires a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Marine Biology. A Doctoral Degree is preferred. Preference will be given to those with teaching and lab experience. Candidate must be student centered and focused on student learning outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
- Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
- Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
- Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/ or select course-related materials.

Requirements & Skills 9

Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
- Computer literate and able to navigate in a Windows environment.

Job summary 10

The candidate must be experienced and proficient with SAS and/or R analytical software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QC, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data. The candidate will participate with SEDAR process including data compilation, analysis, report writing, travel as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Assist with QA\QC and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations.
Use custom data entry applications and advanced database software such as SAS, R, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results.
Utilize SAS and/or R analytical software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QC, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data.
- Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary.
- Participate in public outreach efforts.
- Attend scientific meetings and present scientific results.

Requirements & Skills 10

MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data.
Experienced and proficient in advanced database software such as SAS, R, Oracle and Access to summarize data, perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form.
- Experience managing and analyzing catch and effort information from recreational fishermen
- Knowledge of statistical concepts and theory
- Expertise in data management and analysis

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Oct 9

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