About this role
Role Overview
- Inventory biological samples arriving at the laboratory
- Measure length and weight of organisms
- Remove otoliths and collect tissue samples (e.g., genetics, isotopes)
- Remove stomachs and tissues for diet and energetic analyses
- Homogenize samples for laboratory processing
- Extract marine samples for lipid analysis
- Chemically extract marine samples for total lipids
- Analyze marine samples for total lipids and lipid classes using thin layer chromatography with flame ionization detection (TLC_FID)
- Derivatize marine lipid samples into fatty acid methyl esters using acid catalyzed transesterification
- Analyze fatty acids in marine food web samples by integrating data from a gas chromatographer with flame ionization detection (GC_FID)
- Participate in research surveys aboard vessels
- Assist with biological and oceanographic sampling, including CTD operations
- Record and enter laboratory and field data
- Perform quality control checks on collected data
- Deliverables include processed samples and associated analytical data, laboratory data files and documentation, field sampling support during surveys, and monthly progress reports summarizing work performed, issues encountered, and recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine science, biology, chemistry, or related field
- 0–3+ years of laboratory experience
- Ability to follow established laboratory and field protocols
- Strong organizational and data management skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- 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