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Job Description – Senior Biologist FOCUS: Fish Behavior and Ecology LOCATION: Auburn, CA Overview: Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is a fisheries research consulting firm that serves California and the Pacific Northwest. 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 Sr. Biologist provides support for the organization by leading efforts in data analysis, study design, writing and publishing papers, conducting fieldwork and data collections, and problem solving for our clients. Additionally, the Sr. Biologist provides project management and leadership to other staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and lead all efforts with regard to projects including supervision of staff and budget Provide guidance and oversee study design, hypothesis testing, data collection, statistical analysis and problem solving for various projects, studies and other assignments for clients Complete research, technical writing and analysis of data related to project tasks as assigned Develop scope, write proposals, objectives, tasks, and budget for small to medium projects Work closely with Senior Scientists and Principals to develop project reports including graphs, data summary and interpretation Serve as a task lead on multiple projects and guide Biologists and Technicians successfully in order to help support the project work and data collection needed Maintain client relationships and distribute periodic project updates. Translate study results to clients and managers to emphasize applications and management relevance. Attend client meetings Attend and present at scientific meetings; provide guidance to Biologists and Technicians for presenting at scientific or industry meetings. Mentor junior staff in the application of ecological knowledge and tools. Conduct literature reviews and assist in or lead writing of scientific manuscripts for publication Perform other duties as assigned Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required) Fisheries Science Expertise: Knowledge and experience with the scientific method and fisheries science. Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and lead complex, dynamic aquatic resource studies with public and private partners. Ability to identify and pursue emerging fisheries and aquatic studies to solve natural resource problems. Study design and data analysis: Experience designing studies within a hypothesis testing framework. Knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in ecology and their application to experimental and observational data. Demonstrated ability to communicate study results orally and in writing. Experience leading and hiring field crews, conducting aquatic habitat surveys using common protocols), and sampling fish using a variety of methods. Project Management Skills: Co-manage with Senior Scientists on several projects and serve as the Project/Task Lead. Track project budget and complete all required products/reports for lead projects. Hire and manage technicians and field crews. Team Leadership Skills: Within a team of employee-owners, sets personal high performance and quality standards. Views all team members as important and treats them with respect and professionalism. Mentors and coaches junior team members. Science-Business balance. This individual should demonstrate expertise and be passionate about science, natural resources and resolving complex fishery problems. The individual should have an interest in understanding of business functions to help manage CFS. Personal Attributes Ability to complete and/or delegate work assigned by Senior Scientists Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to lead, train and supervise field crews in data entry, analysis and other aspects of project work Ability to conduct sophisticated statistical analysis of data using R and other statistical packages Ability to work independently with strong organization and coordination skills Ability to handle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines and be fiscally responsible Ability to accurately interpret and follow established guidelines and procedures and communicate accordingly to staff Ability to produce scientifically accurate, timely and quality work products and meet 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 quality services Positive energy, optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and a disposition to encourage Desired Experience: Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to motivate and guide staff towards success Experience with threatened/endangered anadromous fishes, biological modeling, stream/estuarine ecology and watershed assessment Experience managing and analyzing data using Microsoft products (Excel, Access), ArcGIS, R and other statistical packages. Experience conducting mark-recapture analysis and/or stock recruitment relationships Education/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology or equivalent science related field plus 3-5 years of successful and sustained performance in Biologist positions. MS or PhD in a science related discipline a plus. Demonstrated skills in data management, developing compelling visual information displays including communication of project methods and findings in presentations and reports Demonstrated writing skills, as evidenced by authorship on reports and scientific publications Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Ability to travel to remote locations to conduct field work for 4 to 5 days at a time Willingness work long hours in the field or office. Working irregular hours in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain in order to meet project deadlines Ability to lift 50 pounds 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 Closing Date: August 1st, or until filled. Location: Auburn, CA Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
