Marine Mammal Hormone Scientist (Arlington, TX)

Marine Mammal Hormone Scientist

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Scientist to provide support to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) in La Jolla CA. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. BACKGROUNDThe SWFSC s Marine Mammal & Turtle Division (MMTD) conducts research on marine mammals and sea turtles to monitor trends in abundance and provide management advice to domestic and international bodies. Understanding the health of individual animals is critical for identifying and managing threats to protected species which is mandated by the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The SWFSC is seeking support services for laboratory analysis focused on health assessment including hormone studies to assess physiological condition. Average estimated hours per week are 35 to 40. Telework is permitted if approved in advance. Start Date April 1 2019Location La Jolla CA 92037 Salary and Benefits Commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. DUTIESKey tasks include but are not necessarily limited to the following Conduct laboratory analysis of hormone levels in marine mammal tissue. Digitally enter marine mammal hormone data into spreadsheets and or databases. Other Duties Include Provide the NMFS Project Lead with a digital record (spreadsheet and or database) of all samples processed for hormone measurements by the end of the Period of Performance. Provide the NMFS Project Lead with a digital record (spreadsheet and or database) of all hormone measurements by the end of the Period of Performance. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCESelected individual(s) must have the following minimum qualifications Bachelor s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries oceanography social science natural science mathematics or hydrology plus one (1) year of experience in related field or combination of such totaling five (5) years combined education and experience. Additional required qualifications include Experience with marine mammal hormone data handling and databasing. If you are interested in being considered for this position please APPLY THROUGH OCEANASSOC.COM ADP WEB PORTAL.Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed. Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education. Education. Previous experience or training with similar requirements. Three professional references. Include your name in the document file name. Upload your resume in readable not scanned PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred). In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire and successfully complete a federal government background check. Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.