Location: East Quogue, NY
Company: A.I.S.
government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is recruiting Marine Biologists to work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) aboard commercial fishing vessels.
The primary goals of the governments fishery observation programs are to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for the New England and Mid-Atlantic fishery. Each biologist operates on commercial fishing vessels operating in ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. If you ever wanted to make a difference, this is how. Commercial fishing dates back hundreds of years. Today
commercial fishing continues to be possible due to cooperation between fishermen and fisheries management scientists like yourself. In order to facilitate that cooperation, marine biologists collect data pertaining g to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency.
Collected data is used to document stock information which is then used to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen. Commit to the journey! Click to Learn More about Becoming a Fisheries Observer Biologist' record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels. Biologists work on deck on vessels ranging from 20' to 100' on trips roughly ranging from 7
to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds and marine turtles.
After attending a 3-week paid training that be administered in person in Falmouth, MA biologists are deployed from ports throughout New England and Mid-Atlantic states. Gear types backssed include, but limited to, trawl, and gillnet. Accommodations and meal reimbursement during in person session of training are provided. Training includes instructions on sampling protocols, gear, fisheries, fish identification, marine mammal/sea turtle identification, and safety. This is a challenging job and candidates must be mentally prepared to be away from home for multiple days, and must be physically able to handle heavy lifting, working odd hours, and long days in rough seas.
Observing provides an excellent career in marine biology, as biologists are widely recognized as being excellent field biologists. A broad range of advancement opportunities are available to those who demonstrate appropriate capabilities. Those opportunities include, but are not limited to, project management, field supervisors, and fieldwork in other programs. Compensation: Biologists' starting pay is $20.25/hour. Dependent on enrollment in our H&W benefit, biologists may also be eligible for an additional $4.41/hour for the first 40 hours worked on each calendar week for a total of $24.66 hour.
This is a full-time position with benefits. Annually, biologists earn between $45K - $90K a year dependent on their availability to deploy offshore and their personal sea day accomplishments. Biologists will be paid a minimum of 12 hours for each calendar day offshore and are also eligible for additional compensable activities while on land. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits. Potential additional compensation consists of, Data quality bonus, Service awards, Fitness center reimbursement, Candidate Referral bonus Travel is reimbursed at an hourly rate along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or Biology from an accredited college or university with 30 credits of biology coursework, 6 credits of marine science At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics. All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate's academic institution.
Experience with data entry on computers. Candidates must be U. S. citizens, or be legally authorized to work in the U. S. Candidates must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician's certification to perform biologist duties. Your own transportation is required. Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year. Preferred Qualifications: At-sea experience Coursework in Dichotomous Keys Locations: Applicants must be currently living or be willing to live within 50 miles of Hampton Bays, NY Contact: If you would like to apply for one of these exciting new openings, please click the following link http: ///careers/ to submit the following information.
Resume Cover Letter detailing sea and fish experience. At least 5 professional references (name, email address and phone number) Unofficial copies of your college transcripts with the award date listed. All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please to get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team at xyz X@ or 508-990-xyz X. An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of A. I. S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, interaction, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, interactionual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Must be able to work in the U. S. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals Equal Opportunity Employer
Our product offerings include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms--, Bison--, Milk for Life--, and Intense Milk-- brands. The QC Laboratory Technician performs required testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to Microscopes, IR Analyzes, p H meters. Conducts tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Perform sensory analysis on ingredients
and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements. Record all test results on standardized forms, and complete data entry into appropriate systems.
Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/or packaging lines. Responsible for communicating any out of specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate Production and/or QA Management as necessary. Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay as required and notifies appropriate Production personnel. Operates the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment. Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate
of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads. Perform pre-operation audits of Production equipment with Production personnel after cleaning and prior to restarting production.
Performs calculations including: adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet the Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications, and final water additions for Batch Blend product tanks. Provide administrative support during off hours such as answering incoming switchboard calls and security check in/check out of visitors/vendors. Performs other related duties as required and assigned such as assist in training new technicians. Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Education Required: HS Diploma required. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Associates Degree in a Natural Science preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Knowledge & Skills Required: Must be proficient in multi-tasking and prioritizing. Demonstrated experience as a collaborative, contributing team member. Strong attention to quality and process detail. Strong math skills. Strong computer aptitude. Confidentiality: The QC Laboratory Technician is exposed on a daily basis to O-AT-KA and customer product specifications and information meant for internal use, such as ingredients, product loss, etc.
that must remain confidential. Management Responsibility: The QC Laboratory Technician is an individual contributor role that operates under the guidance and direction of the Laboratory Supervisor. Work Environment: The QC Laboratory Technician performs duties both in an office and manufacturing environment with the majority of time spent in the QC Laboratory. Must be able to see, sit, stand, bend, and reach. Ability to operate general office equipment (computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc. ) and lift up to 35 lbs. is required. Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and wear appropriate PPE when in the Manufacturing Plant and exposed to loud noise, hot/cold temperatures, and wet floors.
The hours for this position is for Night Shift (11pm-7:30am) with every other weekend off. Pay: $21/hour Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.2. Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner. --3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.4.
Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately. --6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff. ----7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment. --8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed. --9. Aware of and practice Plant s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices
(GSP). --10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment.11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.12.
Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.13. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff. Requirements Qualifications: Attention to detail and accuracy in work required. Strong communication abilities, written and verbal. -- Knowledge of computer software required. Education and/or Experience: -- High School Diploma/GED required. Associates degree in Dairy Science Preferred. Dairy Science or other related experience preferred.
