About this role
Role Overview
- Sort plankton samples and identify target taxa
- Count and measure specimens using microscopes and standard protocols
- Record all data on standardized data forms and submit for data entry
- Preserve, label, and organize sample vials and storage materials
- Support data analyses and literature reviews for scientific reporting
- Deploy and recover oceanographic equipment (e.g., CTDs, plankton nets) aboard research vessels
- Process biological samples during CalCOFI and other surveys
- Collect trawl catch composition and biological data for target species
- Maintain sample databases and documentation in accordance with protocols
- Prepare monthly progress reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, oceanography, natural science, mathematics, hydrology, or a related field, plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years
- Experience using a microscope to sort plankton samples
- Experience making measurements using laboratory instruments (e.g., ocular micrometer)
- Experience recording and managing scientific data
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short
- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee