Fisheries Biologist Job DescriptionJob Description Fisheries Biologist - Marine Plankton Research (NOAA Support) River Front Services, Inc. | Pascagoula, MS (On-site) About the Role River Front Services, Inc. (RFS) is hiring a Fisheries Biologist to support NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) in Pascagoula, MS. You'll join the Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division, contributing to research that supports the assessment and management of protected species like dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. This is a hands-on role blending at-sea survey work, laboratory analysis, and data management - ideal for a marine scientist who wants their work to directly inform conservation and resource management. What You'll Do Participate in large vessel plankton surveys and other resource surveys, serving as Survey Coordinator, Watch Coordinator, or Watch Stander Identify, sort, count, and measure invertebrate zooplankton from SEAMAP samples collected across the Gulf of America and adjacent seas Perform displacement volume measurements and verify zooplankton identifications Prepare and ship biological samples (including hazardous materials via ground and air carriers) and maintain DOT/IATA and

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certifications Enter, edit, and verify SEAMAP zooplankton data Support data analysis, reports, publications, and presentations Serve as Field Party Chief, Watch Leader, or Watch Stander on other SEFSC surveys as needed Participate in public outreach - school visits, science fairs, lab and ship tours, and community events Present and participate in workshops, scientific meetings, and symposiums What You'll Need MS in Marine Science or related field, or BS plus 3 years of relevant experience Working knowledge of marine plankton research concepts and standard methods At-sea experience and ability to work extended (2-3 week) research cruises Proficiency identifying marine invertebrate zooplankton and/or ichthyoplankton from the western central Atlantic, including the Gulf of America Strong written and oral communication skills; comfort with word processing, database, statistical, and graphics software Valid driver's license (to operate government vehicles) and willingness to maintain NOAA Small Boat Program certifications Availability to work overtime US Citizen or Permanent Resident (resident in the US at least 3 of the last 5 years) able to pass a background investigation for facility/system access Sea-going staff must submit NOAA health screening forms and maintain a current tetanus vaccine Preferred Qualifications Lead data collector experience on field projects Familiarity with SEAMAP plankton sampling protocols Experience with the Scientific Computing System (SCS) Experience with plankton imaging tools (ZooScan, FlowCam) Background in statistical treatment of plankton and oceanographic data Why RFS Medical, dental, and vision insurance - coverage starts day one, no waiting period 401(k) with company match up to 5% 10 paid government holidays per year PTO accruing from day one (sick leave included) Professional development and tuition assistance for job-related training Discretionary bonuses based on merit and company performance \nCompany Description River Front Services, Inc. is an engineering, cybersecurity, and software development company based in Reston, Virginia. We are focused on providing Agile, DevSecOps and MBSE based solutions to Federal and National customers. We design, architect, development, integrate, and provide security engineering support services such as vulnerability assessments, exploit analysis, and cyber operations to solve hard problems and secure our Nations networks. Company DescriptionRiver Front Services, Inc. is an engineering, cybersecurity, and software development company based in Reston, Virginia. We are focused on providing Agile, DevSecOps and MBSE based solutions to Federal and National customers. We design, architect, development, integrate, and provide security engineering support services such as vulnerability assessments, exploit analysis, and cyber operations to solve hard problems and secure our Nations networks.