Biological Technician- Short Term

reputed company 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 reputed company 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 (reputed company, R)
• Basic statistical knowledge such as a univariate, parametric statistics course

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• reputed company
• Prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• A matching 401K plan
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• reputed company-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options

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