Hello, Cramer Fish Sciences in West Sacramento, CA is now accepting applications for a Biologist.
Please see information below and respond by December 31, 2015 if you are interested. *Job Description – Biologist* *FOCUS*: Monitoring *LOCATION: *West Sacramento, CA *Overview: *Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is a fisheries research consulting firm that serves throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. The CFS team achieves this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications. The Biologist provides support for the organization by conducting field and laboratory work and data collections, data analysis and problem solving for our clients. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* - Perform hands on work, including rotary screw trap operation (identifying and measuring fish, performing mark-recapture tests, maintenance), tagging, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling, redd surveys), collecting data on the physical environment (e.g., water quality, channel bathymetry) - Support coordination with other monitoring programs, as needed - Serve as a task lead on multiple projects and guide Technicians successfully in order to help support the project work and data collection needed - Manage logistical items such as purchasing of equipment and supplies, and assigning various duties and tasks to staff - Test hypotheses, collect data, perform statistical analyses and problem solving for various projects, studies and other assignments - Complete research, technical writing and analysis of data related to project tasks as assigned, summarize and display data - Follow outlines provided by Project Managers to develop annual project reports including graphs and data summaries - Maintain client relationships and distribute periodic project updates for lead projects. Attend client meetings as necessary - Perform other duties as assigned *Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required):* - *Fisheries and/or Restoration Expertise: **Demonstrated ability to work alone or as part of a team collecting, recording and analyzing a variety of high-quality data sets from field and laboratory monitoring projects and experiments. Working knowledge of the scientific method and its application in field experiments. Significant experience in the identification and monitoring of aquatic and riparian organisms.* · *Project Management Skills*: Serve as the Project/Task Lead on several projects. Track project budget and complete all required products/reports for lead projects. · *Team Leadership Skills*: Within a team and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) culture, sets personal high performance and quality standards and enables the team to be successful. Views all members of the team as critical and important and treats team members with respect and professionalism. Able to collaborate with other team members. Mentors/develops Technician team members. · *Science-Business balance*. This individual should demonstrate expertise and be passionate about science, natural resources and resolving complex fishery problems. In addition, the individual should have an understanding of management and business functions to help manage CFS as a profitable business. *Personal Attributes* - Knowledge and management of all state and federal permitting requirements for active projects - Ability to complete and/or delegate work assigned by project leaders - Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to lead, train and supervise field crews in data collection, entry, and analysis and other aspects of project work - Ability to work independently with strong organization and coordination skills - Ability to handle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines - Ability to accurately interpret and follow established guidelines and procedures - Ability to produce accurate, timely and quality work products and be accountable for meeting objectives · Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve problems · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express and exchange ideas · Strong customer service ethic in delivery of services · Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor and a disposition to encourage. Individual should be affable and someone that people generally want to be around *Desired Experience* - Experience operating boats, outboard motors, 4-wheel drive vehicles, trailers and other equipment utilized in field surveys and studies - Strong leadership skills plus - Environmental science experience including, stream ecology, fisheries, limnology - Data recording, management and analysis *Education/Minimum Qualifications: * · Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Biology or an equivalent field and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in Fisheries, Biology or an equivalent field and 1 year of related experience performing fisheries or wildlife studies · May be required to possess a Scientific Collecting Permit · Proficient with MS Office Suite · Familiar with R or other standard statistical software and Access · Demonstrated skills in data collection, entry, and analysis, developing graphs and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports *Working Conditions and Physical Demands:* - Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers, streams, and lakes - Must be able to work effectively in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rain and fog conditions - Ability to lift 50 pounds · Working irregular hours (including weekends and evenings) in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain on occasion in order to meet project deadlines · Possible long periods of computerized data analysis in an office environment · Travel – field work may require occasional extended travel to remote areas for 2-3 days at a time *Compensation and Benefits:* Competitive base salary based on qualifications Health and retirement benefits Incentive pay structure available CFS is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company *Position Details: *Full time, permanent *Closing Date:* Dec 31, 2015, or until filled *How to Apply:* Your application package should include a cover letter, a resume with at least three work-related references, and college transcripts (photocopies okay). The application package should be sent by e-mail to: kirsten.sellh...@fishsciences.net or mailed to: Cramer Fish Sciences (Attn: Kirsten Sellheim), 3300 Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95691. Learn more about us at: www.fishsciences.net
