Biological Technician- Short Term
IBSS is a woman-owned small business providing consulting services to various sectors. They are seeking a short-term Biological Technician to assist with collecting and processing biological samples and data, as well as supporting the analysis and reporting of scientific information.
Responsibilities
- Collect, sort, identify, and preserve biological samples and data as required using routine methods
- Assist in the use of equipment, instruments, or software to carry out standardized procedures and computations of varying complexity; and including basic, descriptive data analysis and regular communications of findings, including written summaries
- Provide technical support for oceanographic and fisheries sampling including assistance with finfish, elasmobranch, and invertebrate sampling; associated biological, habitat, and oceanographic sampling; supply and equipment preparation; data entry, quality assurance and control; laboratory experiments on finfish; age, reproduction, and food habits processing; fostering a safe work environment and effectively using information technology resources
- Apply established methods, tests, procedures, and techniques, and record actions and results
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years' experience
- Experience in the identification of finfish, elasmobranchs, shellfish, and other invertebrate species commonly encountered along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Hatteras
- Demonstrated experience relevant to project-specific interests, including interpreting samples and data of: fish hard parts, such as otoliths or vertebrae, for ageing, gonads, including maturity classification, histological methods, and fecundity, stomach contents, specifically to identify partially or well-digested prey
- Demonstrated experience with microscopes, image analysis systems (Image J), or electronic data entry systems
- Demonstrated experience dissecting fish or working with live fish in aquaria
- Demonstrated experience with personal computers using word processing software, spreadsheets, and email
- Demonstrated experience with database management, including relational databases, producing data summaries and reporting (Oracle, R)
- Basic statistical knowledge such as a univariate, parametric statistics course
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
- Paid time off
- Federal holidays
- A matching 401K plan
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
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