Scientific Research and Technical Services Department

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. h environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.

AIS is looking for a FinFish Husbandry Technician II support the Fisheries Ecology Program with marine system design, operation, and animal husbandry efforts in support of the Ecosystems and Aquaculture Division (EAD). All animals maintained in the experimental aquarium require regular monitoring and care to ensure health and that experiments can be conducted as planned. The frequency and complexity of these activities can vary based on species, life stage, and experimental parameters, and may require night and weekend work.

Primary Function:

The EAD supports research themes including the processes linking spatial and temporal patterns in climate with regional and local responses of species and their habitats. Research is being conducted that evaluates the common environmental stressors associated with climate change and assesses the additive or multiplicative effects of these co-stressors in an experimental laboratory context. Focus is on how environmental co-stressors affect the early life of finfish and shellfish and the sublethal responses that are expressed then and soon thereafter (e.g., fertilization, embryos, larvae, and young juveniles) that may diminish survival, recruitment, and organismal fitness. Some studies look at impacts on juvenile and adult fish and the impact on interspecific and intraspecific interactions, metabolism, feeding and reproduction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in constructing and maintaining seawater experimental systems and/or associated sensors and equipment.
• Develop and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for biological and chemical laboratory methods.
• Regularly monitor function of life support systems (oxygenation, seawater, chillers/heaters) to ensure their proper function and perform general upkeep and maintenance
• Monitor water quality parameters (temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrogen cycle chemistry)
• Be responsive via electronic notification (call/email), including possible nights and weekends to address life support system failures.
• Assist in constructing and maintaining experimental systems and/or field equipment.
• Assist in the conduct of field surveys, fisheries and habitat sampling, sample preservation, and associated recordkeeping.
• Conduct statistical analyses, including multivariate data analysis.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and technical reports.
• Maintain collaborator networks and liaises with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.
• Support grant proposal development and manuscript drafting.
  

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on the candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Biology, Marine Science, or related fields; or B.Sc. with 3+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Record of publishing technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles is preferred
• Capable and willing to do physical work in indoor/outdoor spaces, semi enclosed spaces and possible on a sea-going vessel.
• Drives government vehicles (requires valid driver's license).
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Works irregular hours, shift work, and on weekends if experiments require.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in statistical analysis of multivariate data.
• Proven record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals in disciplines of Ecology, Marine Science or related fields
  

Travel:

• Domestic and international travel may be required as follows: attendance at regional, national and international stock assessment related meetings, project-related workshops and working group meetings.

Location:

• 78 Magruder Road, Highlands NJ 07732

Contact:

If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter detailing relevant experience.
3. 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)
   
   

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our Talent Team or call 508-990-9054.

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