[SEMCO] Position Open - At-Sea Biologist, Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc.

[Jeffrey M. Brodeur]

At-Sea Biologist

Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc.

Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc. (CFF) is a non-profit research foundation located in Falmouth, Massachusetts. To date, the Foundation, and its predecessor Coonamessett Farm Inc., have been providing research services for over twenty years. CFF’s purpose is the development and transfer of appropriate technology in support of farming and fishing communities that are environmentally sound, socially equitable, economically feasible, and compatible with a sustainable future. To learn more about CFF and our most recent research projects go to our website at http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/ <http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/>.

Position Description

CFF is seeking a part-time employee to participate in off-shore research trips as an at-sea biologist. An ideal candidate should be seaworthy and familiar with fish identification and measurement processes. The majority of research trips will last eight days or less and will be completed during the summer months, however trips may be completed year-round. The majority of the research will be conducted aboard scallop vessels and focus on bycatch reduction or gear testing. The trip schedule will require flexibility as plans are weather dependent. The start date for this position is May 4th 2015.

Pay is determined according to a candidate’s work experience and qualifications using the following guidelines:

Entry Level:                            $18.00/hr

1st year w/BS degree                $20.00/hr

1st year w/MS degree              $22.00/hr

 

Sea-time will be paid at a daily rate that includes 8 hours regular pay and 4 hours overtime pay. Office work will be paid at an hourly rate.

Specific Responsibilities

·      Catch sampling

·      Data entry and proofing

Qualifications

·      B.S. in Biology, Marine Science or a related field preferred

·      Observer Experience or equivalent preferred

·      Fish Identification experience

·      Scallop dredge sampling experience

·      Biological sampling experience

·      Seaworthiness required

·      Flexible work schedule

To apply please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to contact at cfarm.org <mailto:contact at cfarm.org>





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