Job Description
Job Description
- US Citizenship Required
- Onsite Position aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
- Proposal Effort, Position is Subject to Contract Award
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
Think Tank is seeking a Seasonal Sea-Going Technician Level II to assist NOAA with annual fishery-independent monitoring surveys in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean . These positions focus on field sampling and data collection at sea -no land-based support between trips is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Participate in 5–140 days at sea annually , standing up to 12-hour watches .Assist with sorting, identifying, measuring, dissecting, and sampling fish and invertebrates, including age, growth, maturity, genetics, and diet studies.Collect and annotate optical survey data (image review, species ID, organism measurements).Maintain scientific protocols to ensure high-quality data collection.Support general shipboard sampling activities, organization, and clean-up .Operate and troubleshoot electronic data acquisition systems .REQUIREMENTS :
Experience identifying fish and invertebrate species in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean .Experience working aboard research vessels.Familiarity with bottom trawls and / or scallop and clam dredges.Ability to work 12-hour shifts at sea .Familiarity with electronic data acquisition systems .Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently.