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Marine Biologist - Alaska

Alaska, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

Interested in Fishery Sustainability, Management, and Hands on Marine Biology/Offshore Work?
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a diversified, national provider of marine science services.
Primary Function: The primary goals of the government's North Pacific Observer Program are to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for the groundfish and halibut fisheries in Alaska.

They set up a station on deck to collect catch and bycatch data as well as document interactions with marine mammals and seabirds.
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.

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.
All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate's academic institution.
Experience with data entry on computers.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Candidates must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician's certification to perform biologist duties
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.

At-Sea and/or another field experience
Independent worker with good time-management skills
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 deployed 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.
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.

Biologists will be paid an hourly rate
total compensation will range from $5,100 to $8,100 a month, depending on employee's 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.

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