eDNA Field Tech (Contracted Seasonal)

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

Description: 

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) serves Massachusetts’ citizens by protecting, restoring, and enhancing fishery resources and their habitats while providing sustainable fisheries-related recreational and commercial opportunities. 

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Opening: 
The Department of Fish and Game's Division of Marine Fisheries seeks applicants for a contract eDNA Field Technician to perform the following duties:

The eDNA Field Technician will assist with field and laboratory work associated with a winter flounder fyke net survey and environmental DNA (eDNA) water sampling program. The position will work in collaboration with staff from with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries’ Habitat Program. Preferred qualifications include prior experience trailering and operating small motorized vessels, finfish handling, and laboratory experience. Other duties include assisting with logging environmental review data and assisting with other field, laboratory or office work for the Habitat Program and other MA DMF Programs as needed.

Duties:

1. Assists biologists in the field on research vessels and small craft with water sampling for eDNA and other field research and monitoring projects.
2. Assists with maintenance and preparation of field and laboratory equipment.
3. Organizes, filters, and archives water samples for eDNA analysis.
4. Enters data into Access and Excel databases.
5. Files and organizes digital data, including photos and videos.
6. Performs literature reviews.
7. Drafts, reviews, and edits technical documents as needed.
8. Assists other projects with research as needed and when time permits.
9. Demonstrates professionalism in words and actions and performs other duties as assigned.

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