Aging Technician Jobs

Job Title: Aging Technician
Location: Woods Hole, MA
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description (scope Of Work)
IBSS is seeking a Full Time Aging Technician for support in the preparation, processing, and aging of the appropriate hard part samples for MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) managed species. These samples include both previously collected (backlog) and newly collected hard part structures. The species and sampling range anticipated for this project are Summer flounder, Scup, Black sea bass, Atlantic mackerel, Butterfish, Golden tilefish, Bluefish, Atlantic surf clam, and Ocean quahog.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, mix chemicals, make measurements, record data, and use and maintain analytical instruments
• Work in a variety of environments, from office to laboratory to field sites, and occasionally work with chemicals, walk-in freezers, or areas that are slippery, uneven, and unsteady
• Work both rapidly and accurately using computers to input and retrieve data
• Investigate fish life history (age, growth, mortality, reproduction) and make observations, analyze results and maintain accurate records

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications

• Experience in the identification of finfish, elasmobranchs, shellfish, and other invertebrate species commonly encountered along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Hatteras
• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years' experience
• Demonstrated experience with personal computers using word processing software, spreadsheets, and email
• Demonstrated experience with microscopes, image analysis systems (Image J), or electronic data entry systems
• Demonstrated experience dissecting fish
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a necropsy laboratory, microscopes, and chemical handling hoods are preferred
• Demonstrated experience relevant to project-specific interests, including interpreting samples and data of fish hard parts, such as otoliths or umbos, for ageing

About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR Department, Anu Gupta at 609-558-6539 or email at [email protected]