Research Specialist

## Research Specialist IApply:
Remote Type - Hybrid:
Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR102124
** Job

Requisition :
** JR102124 Research Specialist I (Open)
** Job Posting

Title:

** Research Specialist I
** Department:
** CC00499 VIMS1 | RADV | MAP
** Job Family:
** Staff - Lab & Research Support
** Worker Sub-Type:
** Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)
** Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

** Davis Hall
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester
** Job Description

Summary:

** The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service. The Batten School & VIMS make seminal advances in understanding coastal and marine systems through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality.
The Marine Advisory Program at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) includes education, outreach, and technical assistance in the areas of aquaculture, commercial and sport fishing, marine education, marine business, and seafood technology and safety. The importance of advisory services at The Batten School & VIMS equals that of research and graduate education.

While all Batten School & VIMS faculty and scientists are from time to time involved in providing expert advice to the Commonwealth, the Marine Advisory Program is unique in that it is home to scientists whose sole responsibility is for advisory programs on behalf of Commonwealth citizenry, marine industries, and government.
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* Job Description:

** The Marine Advisory Program (MAP) has an exciting opportunity for a Research Specialist I position to serve as an integral member of the Fisheries Research group. The Research Specialist I will support at-sea survey cruises, and other field work as dictated by funded research, and assist with the inventory and procurement of necessary supplies and equipment for research cruises. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Collects accurate and efficient data and executes field work following protocols.
* Collects biological samples during field work. Collects age, life history and diet information from fish and shellfish collected during field work.
* Ensures that equipment and supplies are cleaned, properly maintained, and stored in an appropriate manner after field work is complete.
* Collects age data from scallop shells collected during field work. This includes cleaning, cataloguing, and entering data into a database.
* Assists with data analysis for various projects.
* Provides input and assists with the preparation of final, progress and industry rep.

Required Qualifications:

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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline  
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* Competencies:

*** Working knowledge of sampling and collections, with the ability to collect scientific information and obtain biological samples**.
*** Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory procedures and equipment and analytical techniques with the proven ability to conduct a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, operate laboratory equipment, and collect and report basic findings.
* Basic knowledge of scientific principles and processes, with the ability to learn various protocols especially as they relate to fishery-independent monitoring surveys, including but not limited to catch processing, gear…