Fisheries Biologist – Laboratory

Responsibilities

• Inventory biological samples arriving at the laboratory
• Measure length and weight of organisms
• Remove otoliths and collect tissue samples (e.g., genetics, isotopes)
• Remove stomachs and tissues for diet and energetic analyses
• Homogenize samples for laboratory processing
• Extract marine samples for lipid analysis
• Chemically extract marine samples for total lipids
• Analyze marine samples for total lipids and lipid classes using thin layer chromatography with flame ionization detection ()
• Derivatize marine lipid samples into fatty acid methyl esters using acid catalyzed transesterification
• Analyze fatty acids in marine food web samples by integrating data from a gas chromatographer with flame ionization detection ()
• Participate in research surveys aboard vessels
• Assist with biological and oceanographic sampling, including CTD operations
• Record and enter laboratory and field data
• Perform quality control checks on collected data
• Deliverables include processed samples and associated analytical data, laboratory data files and documentation, field sampling support during surveys, and monthly progress reports summarizing work performed, issues encountered, and recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in fisheries, marine science, biology, chemistry, or related field
• 0–3+ years of laboratory experience
• Ability to follow established laboratory and field protocols
• Strong organizational and data management skills