Mainemuseums
Marine Resource Specialist - 2408 (West Boothbay Harbor)
Mainemuseums, Montgomery, Alabama, United States,
MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Opening Date: September 27, 2024Closing Date: October 15, 2024Location: West Boothbay HarborPosition #: 07200-2408Position Type: Permanent Full TimeClass Code: 9359Grade/Salary: Grade 21 - $47,257.60 - $66,144.00 Per Year (This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong laboratory skills for a Marine Resource Specialist position in the Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture located at the West Boothbay Harbor facility.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position will work primarily with Water Quality samples but will assist with Biotoxin samples as necessary. The primary tasks are split between field and laboratory work and vary depending upon departmental needs. Field work is tide-dependent and involves driving to specified locations along the coast of Western Maine.Laboratory work includes:Analysis of fecal coliforms in seawater samples using membrane filtrationOperation of autoclavesDry oven sterilizationCritical temperature monitoringPreparation of media including sterilization and productivity testingData entryAll methods are performed to comply with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) guidelines. Quality Assurance and Control are a required part of the daily activities for both the laboratory and field tasks.There is an opportunity to learn in-house Biotoxin testing methods (HPLC-UV, absorbance-based plate assays).This position requires you to work occasional weekends and holidays.For questions specific to the position, please contact Bryant J. Lewis at:
bryant.j.lewis@maine.govMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Boat operation experience is a bonus. Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and R or Python programming languages are a plus.The successful candidate will have:Basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, solution preparation, knowledge of measurement units, mastery of simple laboratory calculations, and attention to detail.Self-motivation to recognize the tasks that need to be completed and to perform those tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures with limited supervision.Familiarity with using basic computer software.The ability to navigate to locations using maps.HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here:
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume,
before the closing date,
to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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Opening Date: September 27, 2024Closing Date: October 15, 2024Location: West Boothbay HarborPosition #: 07200-2408Position Type: Permanent Full TimeClass Code: 9359Grade/Salary: Grade 21 - $47,257.60 - $66,144.00 Per Year (This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong laboratory skills for a Marine Resource Specialist position in the Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture located at the West Boothbay Harbor facility.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position will work primarily with Water Quality samples but will assist with Biotoxin samples as necessary. The primary tasks are split between field and laboratory work and vary depending upon departmental needs. Field work is tide-dependent and involves driving to specified locations along the coast of Western Maine.Laboratory work includes:Analysis of fecal coliforms in seawater samples using membrane filtrationOperation of autoclavesDry oven sterilizationCritical temperature monitoringPreparation of media including sterilization and productivity testingData entryAll methods are performed to comply with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) guidelines. Quality Assurance and Control are a required part of the daily activities for both the laboratory and field tasks.There is an opportunity to learn in-house Biotoxin testing methods (HPLC-UV, absorbance-based plate assays).This position requires you to work occasional weekends and holidays.For questions specific to the position, please contact Bryant J. Lewis at:
bryant.j.lewis@maine.govMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Boat operation experience is a bonus. Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and R or Python programming languages are a plus.The successful candidate will have:Basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, solution preparation, knowledge of measurement units, mastery of simple laboratory calculations, and attention to detail.Self-motivation to recognize the tasks that need to be completed and to perform those tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures with limited supervision.Familiarity with using basic computer software.The ability to navigate to locations using maps.HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here:
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume,
before the closing date,
to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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