Seasonal Sea-Going Technician Level III

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Think Tank is seeking a Seasonal Sea-Going Technician Level III 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 .
• Operate and troubleshoot electronic data acquisition systems .
• Lead field parties / watches of up to seven staff.

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 .
• Experience leading teams during fieldwork.
• Familiarity with electronic data acquisition systems .
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently.