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
- Prepare samples for lipid and isotope analysis
- Analyze fish with PARR Instrument Company semi-microbomb calorimeter for energy density
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine biology, oceanography, or related field
- 0–3+ years of relevant laboratory and/or field 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