New England Marine Monitoring At-Sea Scientist

Position Location: Gloucester, MA or Portland, ME

Start Date: On Going

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Highly competitive seaday rate

Background:

New England Marine Monitoring (NEMM) is a leading provider of fishery data collection services. We employ highly skilled, enthusiastic staff and empower them with expert training and technologies, including artificial intelligence tools. NEMM provides At-Sea Monitoring (ASM), Protected Species Observing (PSO), Industry Funded Scallop Observing (IFS), and Electronic Monitoring (EM) services to US fisheries.

New England Marine Monitoring is an investor backed fisheries technology start-up with an exciting growth trajectory, seeking candidates looking to begin a long term career within our organization. For highly motivated candidates, paths towards management positions are available.

We are currently hiring At Sea Scientists interested in filling multiple roles within our organization, including, but not limited to, At Sea Monitor, Industry Funded Scallop Observer, and Protected Species Observer.

Following fully compensated training and NOAA approval, deployments can range from 1 day to 6 weeks, depending on the role and available trips.

Requirements:

• A college degree in biological sciences
• Current Basic First Aid / CPR valid in-person course certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
• Be able to work on a flexible schedule with periods of long hours
• Be physically and mentally capable of the responsibilities of working at sea
• Be able to pass all training requirements
• Be able to work with fish

Preferred Attributes:

• Desire and motivation to work in a high-growth business
• Interest in a fisheries technology career
• Experience with Northeast Atlantic fish and mammal identification
• Background in fisheries, marine science, scientific fieldwork, or biology
• Experience on boats
• Currently holding At Sea Monitoring or Protected Species Observing certifications

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references via email to [email protected].