Title: Fisheries Aging Lab Specialist
State Role Title: Laboratory & Research Spec I
Hiring Range: $35,012-$45,000
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: main location
Agency Website: WWW.MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
This position serves as the lead technician within the Virginia Marine Resources Commission Age and Growth Lab. They are responsible for conducting routine ageing of Virginia’s marine and estuarine finfish using their hard parts. Responsible for training, scheduling, and supervising hourly contract employees to process fish and their calcified structures (Hard parts). Coordinates laboratory activities for hourly staff. If needed, works with the lab technicians to process fish and their hard parts. Maintains optimal organization, cleanliness, and safety standards within both the dissection lab and ageing lab. Responsible for purchasing and inventory of all lab equipment and supplies. Properly organizes, maintains, and repairs all laboratory equipment and materials as needed. Assists laboratory manager with QA/QC of the lab products and database. Assists laboratory manager to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the lab operation. Assists laboratory manager with preparing reports, data analysis, and outreach activities. Serves as the secondary ageing structure reader for federally and state managed finfish species.
Knowledge and experience in processing fish, extracting, preserving, and archiving hard parts using biological sampling data collection software and Microsoft office macros. Knowledge and experience in organizing and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials in a scientific research lab. Education and experience in fish ageing using the hard parts. Proficient in using computer and statistical software programs, to include but not limited to Word, excel, and R. Ability and experience to create and present scientific research results.
Must have:
This is a grant funded restricted position. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
COMPLETED STATE APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED
Please submit cover letter and resume
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-247-2216
Email: HR@MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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