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Coral Propagation and Culture Technician II (MDBC)

Galveston, Texas · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementResearchPublic Speaking

About the role

  • A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is 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 Coral Propagation and Culture Technician II to support NOAA
  • SEFSC Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain recirculating coral culture systems; conduct safety inspections, monitor water quality, and report malfunctions
  • Manage databases for corals and water quality; execute experiments with Program leads as directed
  • AIS is looking for a Coral Propagation and Culture Technician II to support NOAA SEFSC Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marine sciences or related biology field with at least 2 years of experience maintaining coral culture systems
  • Knowledge of water quality, aquaculture/mariculture, and animal husbandry concepts
  • Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance
  • Must be able to lift 50 lb sacks of salt and work in environments maintained at or near 40°F

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of marine life, preferably corals
  • Saltwater aquaria experience desired
  • Knowledge of water quality and animal husbandry
  • Domestic travel required for at-sea surveys for broodstock collection and outplanting.
  • 4700 Avenue U, Galveston, Texas 77551 (Galveston Laboratory SEFSC)
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Must be able to work in the U.S.
  • VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Compensation

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Perform data entry (water quality and coral health), QA/QC, and update tracking sheets and project management tools
  • Complete required safety training; participate in outreach and education activities
  • AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

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