Marine Biologist (At-Sea Monitor) – Kennebunkport

Job overview

The Marine Biologist (At-Sea Monitor) role is an onsite, full-time position based near Kennebunkport, ME; applicants must live or be willing to live within 50 miles. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a possible additional $4.57 per hour for eligible participants in the health and welfare benefit. AIS supports government agencies with scientific services and collects fisheries data for the National Marine Fisheries Service. The monitor collects and records biological, vessel, gear, catch, and discard data aboard commercial fishing vessels. The work supports fishery management and conservation by documenting stock information and fishing activity; trips may last roughly one to 14 days, and paid in-person training is provided in Falmouth, MA.

What you'll do

• Work aboard commercial fishing vessels as an at-sea monitor
• record gear and fishing activity
• collect data on catch, discards, and incidental takes
• collect biological samples
• attend three weeks of in-person training in Falmouth, MA
• work offshore trips that may last roughly one to 14 days.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

marine biologist

at-sea monitor

kennebunkport me

ais inc

full-time employment

$19/hour starting pay

possible $4.57/hour benefit supplement

fisheries observation

commercial fishing vessels

biological data collection

paid training

health and dental insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits
• travel reimbursement
• accommodations and meal reimbursement during in-person training
• potential data-quality bonuses, service awards, fitness reimbursement, and referral bonus.

Why this role

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour; eligible participants may receive an additional $4.57 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each calendar week. The posting lists health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits, and travel reimbursement.

About the employer

AIS Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.