Laboratory Research Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant for marine predator diet studies, zooplankton research, data-related tasks, and outreach activities at our Petaluma, California Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Identifying otoliths and other fish parts from diet samples (regurgitated pellets and fecal samples) of the Brandt’s cormorant, California least tern, and California sea lion;
• Identifying zooplankton taxa and age classes from diet samples (regurgitations) of the Cassin’s auklet;
• Preparing zooplankton samples and identifying, weighing, and measuring krill, decapods, and other important zooplankton groups;
• Collecting species composition and size data on prey specimens dropped on a California least tern colony in San Francisco Bay;
• Entering and proofing data;
• Helping to compile information from 50+ years of seabird studies on the Farallon Islands.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have a degree in biology or related field and prior laboratory research experience.
• Must have your own transportation method to/from the office since transportation is not provided.