Commercial Dockside Sampler - Part Time

*US Citizenship Required*Part-time Onsite Position primarily in Coastal locations in Southeastern US (NC to TX) with local field travel required*Position is Subject to Contract AwardPosition Overview Think Tank Inc. is seeking part-time Commercial Dockside Samplers to work within the SEFSC Fisheries Statistics Division's Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch. These positions perform the same core duties as the full-time Dockside Sampler on a part-time basis. Exact hours per week are to be confirmed with the hiring manager. Key Responsibilities Collect lengths, weights, and biological samples (primarily otoliths) from commercial fisheries catches targeting 1% of total catch year weight.Enter data into TIPS or SRHS web portals by the last day of the subsequent month of collection.Prepare and ship biological samples within one week of collection; ship by 30th of month after proofing. Gulf/mackerel samples to Panama City Lab; South Atlantic (excl. mackerels) to Beaufort Lab.Run monthly QA/QC audits and complete monthly data proofing.Submit HARs and vessel eLog reviews weekly by Friday if participating in SRHS.Assist FTE staff with training sessions; participate in outreach events and training conferences.Complete training courses and maintain up-to-date training annually Minimum Qualifications (Required) EducationMS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study; OR BS Degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience.SkillsKnowledge of fish/related biological field sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks.Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys.Computer literate; experienced with word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Preferred Qualifications (Desired) Experience collecting catch and effort information from fishers.Knowledge of biological sampling (lengths, age structures, gonads) from marine fish.