Seasonal Sea-Going Technician Level I

Job Description

Job Description

*US Citizenship Required *Onsite Position aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean *Proposal Effort, Position is Subject to Contract Award POSITION DESCRIPTION: Think Tank is seeking a

Seasonal Sea-Going Technician Level I

to assist NOAA with annual fishery-independent monitoring surveys in the

Northwest Atlantic Ocean . These positions focus on

field sampling and data collection at sea -no land-based support between trips is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in

5–140 days at sea annually , standing up to

12-hour watches . Assist with

sorting, identifying, measuring, dissecting, and sampling

fish and invertebrates, including age, growth, maturity, genetics, and diet studies. Collect and annotate

optical survey data

(image review, species ID, organism measurements). Maintain scientific protocols to ensure high-quality data collection. Support

general shipboard sampling activities, organization, and clean-up . REQUIREMENTS: Experience identifying fish and invertebrate species in the

Northwest Atlantic Ocean . Experience working aboard research vessels. Familiarity with bottom trawls and/or scallop and clam dredges. Ability to work

12-hour shifts at sea . Strong teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently.