A.I.S., Inc.
Salary: $20.25/hour base pay. Additional $4.41/hour available based on H&W benefit enrollment (total $24.66/hour for eligible candidates). Annual range: $35,000–$55,000 based on availability and sea day accomplishments.
Position Summary:
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) seeks Marine Biologists – Fisheries Observers to support maritime data collection for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). Observers operate on commercial fishing vessels in New England and Mid-Atlantic ports, providing critical data to support fisheries sustainability.
Biologists collect detailed information on gear, fishing activity, catch data, and incidental takes (marine mammals, seabirds, marine turtles), informing NOAA’s fishery stock assessments and conservation policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work aboard commercial fishing vessels (20’–100′) on trips lasting 7–14 days.
- Record detailed catch data, including species identification and gear-selectivity information.
- Participate in onboard sampling of marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles.
- Utilize trawl and gillnet gear during assessments.
- Attend three weeks of paid training (Falmouth, MA), covering protocols for fish identification, sampling gear, and marine mammal/sea turtle identification.
- Commit to field assignments for a minimum of one year.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid minimum 12 hours per calendar day offshore.
- AIS benefits package includes health/dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
- Additional compensation opportunities include:
- Data quality bonuses, service awards, fitness center reimbursements, and referral bonuses.
- Travel reimbursement at hourly rates, mileage compensation for personal vehicles, and government per diem rates.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or Biology from an accredited institution (30 credits in biology coursework and 6 in marine science).
- At least one undergraduate math or statistics course.
- Experience with data entry and strong attention to detail.
- U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S..
- Physically able to perform duties, certified by a licensed physician.
- Reliable transportation required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At-sea experience.
- Coursework in Dichotomous Keys.
Location Requirement:
Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Hampton Bays, NY.
Application Instructions:
Submit your application via http://aisobservers.com/careers, including:
- Resume outlining relevant experience.
- Cover Letter detailing sea and fish experience.
- Five professional references (name, email, phone).
- Unofficial college transcripts showing graduation date.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025
Start Date: After June 2, 2025
Contact Information:
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: talentacquisitionteam@aisobservers.com
Phone: 508-990-9055
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIS provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
To apply for this job please visit aisobservers.hrmdirect.com.