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Commercial Fishery Dockside Sampler

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

Statistics

About the role

The position involves collection of lengths, weights, and biological samples; laboratory preparation and shipment of samples; data entry and QA/QC in the TIPS web portal; and participation in outreach and training activities.
Duties and Responsibilities Collect lengths, weights, and biological samples (primarily otoliths) from a subset of commercial fisheries catches (1% of total prior catch year weight).
Follow collection and sampling protocols defined in the current TIP and SRHS User's Guides; use paper forms or government-provided tablets as directed.

AIS is looking for a Commercial Fishery Dockside Sampler to support NOAA SEFSC Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD).

Participate in SEFSC-sponsored outreach events and training sessions/conferences as required.

MS Degree in Marine
Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial or recreational fishermen.
Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish.
100% travel anticipated
Training and conference travel may also be required.
All travel reimbursed per Federal Travel Regulations.
Fishing Ports Throughout Coastal Southeastern U.S. (NC to TX)
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience.
This is a full-time position.

AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

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