BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - FWC - 77072513
Date: Jul 11, 2018
Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701
Requisition No: 39618
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - FWC - 77072513
Position Number: 77072513
Salary: $33,459 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2018
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
Open Competitive Position
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
Section: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries-Independent Monitoring
This is a Career Service position.
No moving expenses provided and the pay rate is non-negotiable.
Job Description
Participate in the Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) program’s dietary study program. Duties include but are not limited to: identification and enumeration of fish and invertebrate species taken from fish stomachs throughout the eastern Gulf of Mexico and south Atlantic. Accurately enter diet data into an Access data base as well as help maintain scientific collection records and assist in creating photo reference collection to validate identifications. Assist with rinsing, sorting, and processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols. Manage chemical MSDS documents/stickers for gut lab as well as for the overall FIM program. Contribute to fisheries field sampling and the identification and enumeration of fish and invertebrate species captured in sampling gear. Assist in summarizing and conducting statistical analyses of trophic data. Assist in the preparation of technical and scientific reports and/or manuscripts. Participate in public outreach efforts as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences.
Preferred Experience (OPTIONAL)
Preference may be given to individuals with M.S. degree in one of the biological sciences or to individuals demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying fish and invertebrates taken from fish stomachs, and/or experience analyzing diet data.
Knowledge, Skill(s), and Abilities
Ability to identify fish and invertebrates for gut analysis project, and to accurately use microscopes and other lab equipment. Knowledge of juvenile and adult fish and/or invertebrate identification, of methods and gear used for collection of fisheries samples, of personal computers and database software. Ability to collect, summarize, and analyze fisheries data; to prepare technical reports; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to work both independently and on a team; work hours in excess of 40 per week; maintain valid driver’s license.
Where to Apply
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