Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Assistant Aquatic Biologist - EAG Laboratories

Location:  Easton, MD

Description:
EAG Laboratories is currently seeking an aquatic biologist. Candidate will work with other staff biologists on the Acute Toxicity Testing Team. The applicant will feed, water, and examine animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury sustained in the laboratory. The aquatic biologist must also be comfortable with handling live animals.  In addition, the applicant will collect and analyze biological data in addition to providing guidance to technicians on the proper conduct of study assignments. The individual may produce technical reports intended for review and evaluation by sponsoring clients and government agencies under the supervision of more senior biologists or scientists.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in an appropriate field (e.g. biology, zoology, environmental science, marine or fisheries science).
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook Lab experience is a plus.
  • Working with fish, macroinvertebrates, and amphibians is a plus.
  • The position regularly requires lifting and moving of aquaria containing 5 gallons (~ 45 lbs) or more of water.
  • Considerable time is spent examining fish embryos, small invertebrates and larval fish with the naked eye or under a microscope and requires good vision.
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