BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN (Job ID 52222)

Responsibilities

• Conducts field research activities and lab analysis as needed related to vegetation, wildlife, fish and water quality in the Great Bay Estuary.
• Conducts data management, storage and retrieval for monitoring efforts conducted at GBNERR.
• Analyzes data and writes reports summarizing trends and findings in order to track coastal habitat and species changes.
• Responds to public, private and governmental requests for technical presentations related to the science conducted at GBNERR.
• Prepares and submits reports of technical information for public use and use by the GBNERR education and training staff.
• Congrates with GBNERR staff to convene research symposiums and workshops that highlight science conducted in the Great Bay Estuary.
• Represents the Reserve and research interests and opportunities at conferences and university campuses; works with Reserve staff, regional and local partners, and volunteers to represent GBNERR science.
• Aids Reserve staff in implementing and recording process recommendations related to recruitment of science fellow and intern applications, selection, and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school in the biological, environmental, physical sciences or a related field.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks and work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods, comfortable working in coastal environments including from a boat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of species and habitats common to coastal New Hampshire.
• Ability to operate equipment needed to conduct field research.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with databases.
• Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.