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Biosampling Standardization Specialist

Miami, Florida · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
AndroidSQLStatisticsSASResearch

About the role

  • The position involves periodic field accompaniment of TIP samplers, database analysis using SQL and SAS, and development of training materials and technical manuals.
  • Use the QA/QC reporting system in the TIPS web portal to produce quarterly reports on SEFSC TIP sampler adherence to protocols, including a summary page of common issues.

Responsibilities

  • AIS is looking for a Biosampling Standardization Specialist to support NOAA SEFSC Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD).
  • 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida, 33149 (SEFSC Miami Laboratory)

Nice to have

  • MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field
  • Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishermen.
  • Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish.
  • Skill in use of Android mobile device applications for field collection of environmental data.
  • Periodic travel required to coastal field sites to accompany TIP samplers, and to training sessions and conferences as needed.
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Must be able to work in the U.S.
  • VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Skills

  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Meet biannually (phone or in person) with contractor dockside samplers to discuss QA/QC report results.
  • Update and improve the SAS code underlying the QA/QC reporting tool as necessary; coordinate with application developers for testing.
  • Participate in SEFSC-sponsored outreach events to explain port sampling goals and electronic technologies to the public.
  • Attend training sessions or conferences to acquire updates to sampling protocols and technology.

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

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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

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