Job Title: Biologist I
Location: Woods Hole, MA/Hybrid
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description
IBSS is looking for a Full Time Biologist to support the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Population Biology Branch (PBB). The role involves collecting and processing biological samples and data, and the analysis and reporting of data and scientific information. Special tasks involve accessing data files, including from relational databases, analyzing histology preparations of fish gonads, and performing preliminary analyses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, sort, identify, and preserve biological samples and data as required.
- Maintain or continue to process biological samples and data in the laboratory using routine methods.
- Enter data and report to the Federal Program Lead regarding progress.
- Participate in resource survey cruises once to up to four times per year (5-50 days per year) to assist in the collection of oceanographic and biological samples and data. In the laboratory, they shall assist in the processing of biological specimens.
- Follow routine technical support tasks, including assisting in the use of equipment, instruments, or software to carry out simple procedures, computations, and methods of reporting.
- Work at sea or in the laboratory may occasionally involve extended hours or weekends, OT not to exceed 100 h per month.
- Provide technical support for oceanographic and fisheries sampling including:
- assistance with finfish, elasmobranch, and invertebrate sampling;
- associated biological, habitat, and oceanographic sampling;
- supply and equipment preparation; data entry, quality assurance and control;
- laboratory experiments on finfish;
- age, reproduction, and food habits processing;
- fostering a safe work environment and effectively using information technology resources.
- Perform special tasks regarding ensuring data quality and providing periodic written progress reports.
- Participate in resource survey cruises once to up to four times per year (5-50 days per year) to assist or lead a team in the collection of oceanographic and biological samples and data.
- In the laboratory, work independently or as a team processing biological specimens.
- Routine work to include:
- assisting in the use of equipment, instruments, of software;
- carrying out standardized procedures and computations of varying complexity;
- and including basic, descriptive data analysis and regular communications of findings, including written summaries.
- Participate in task/project specific workshops, scientific meetings, and outreach events.
- Conduct limited professional assignments under periodic technical supervision on all phases of assignments.
- Apply established methods, tests, procedures, and techniques, and record actions and results.
- Assist with database maintenance, queries, and summaries; preparation of graphics and support for scientific reports and documents.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years' experience or a Master's degree
- Experience in the identification of finfish, elasmobranchs, shellfish, and other invertebrate species commonly encountered along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Hatteras
- Demonstrated experience relevant to project-specific interests, including interpreting samples and data of:
- fish hard parts, such as otoliths or vertebrae, for aging
- gonads, including maturity classification, histological methods, and fecundity
- stomach contents, specifically to identify partially or well-digested prey
- Demonstrated experience with microscopes, image analysis systems (Image J), or electronic data entry systems.
- Demonstrated experience at sea for more than one week at a time.
- Demonstrated experience dissecting fish or working with live fish in aquaria.
- Demonstrated experience with personal computers using word processing software, spreadsheets, and email.
- Demonstrated experience with database management, including relational databases; producing data summaries and reporting (Oracle, R).
- Basic statistical knowledge such as a univariate, parametric statistics course.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating on peer-reviewed scientific presentations and publications.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department, Francesca Urrutia at (703) 826-4302, or email at HR@ibsscorp.com