Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Role Overview
- Sorted samples vialed, labeled, and boxed following standard protocols
- All count and measurement data recorded on standard data forms and all completed forms delivered to data entry personnel
- Data analyses and literature reviews, as needed, to be used in preparation of scientific manuscripts
- Sample collection data sheets and identification/count databases are completed and preserved following standard protocols
- Trawl catch compositions and demographic data for target species are collected following cruise-specific protocols
- Monthly progress report to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: accomplishments, issues encountered, significant outcomes, action items, and recommendations if applicable
- Serve as Chief Scientist on CalCOFI and related surveys
- Plan and coordinate station activities to meet scientific objectives
- Communicate with the vessel bridge and coordinate ship operations
- Serve as liaison between ship crew, scientific staff, and Principal Investigators
- Coordinate onboarding and offloading of scientific equipment and supplies
- Schedule scientific staff and manage shift operations during surveys
- Ensure adherence to sampling protocols and data collection standards
- Oversee sample processing, identification, counting, and measurement activities
- Support data analyses and contributions to scientific studies and reports
- Prepare monthly progress reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience; Master’s degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. in a related field
- Experience using a microscope to sort fish eggs, larvae, and plankton samples
- Experience making biological measurements using laboratory instruments
- Experience identifying fish eggs and larvae, particularly coastal pelagic species
- Experience in plankton sample collection and processing using standard protocols
- Experience processing fish from trawl surveys (e.g., biological sampling and measurements)
- Experience serving in a Chief Scientist or similar leadership role on research surveys (ideal)
- Experience coordinating scientific staff and at-sea operations (ideal)
- Experience working aboard research vessels (ideal)
- Experience supporting stock assessments or ecosystem monitoring programs (ideal)
- Experience contributing to scientific publications or technical reports (ideal)
- Ability to complete required medical clearances for fieldwork
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short
- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee