Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Seeks Marine Mammal Biologist

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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued a job posting for a Marine Mammal Biologist to join their team at the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, Florida. The job requires a strong background in biological sciences, with a focus on marine mammal anatomy, necropsy techniques, and live and dead marine mammal stranding response techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading or assisting in the coordination of timely responses to marine mammal carcass reports, conducting necropsies, and collecting data and samples. They will also be responsible for leading or assisting with safe and efficient manatee rescue operations, leading live manatee transports, and assisting with other marine mammal section priority research projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Marine Mammal Biologist to join their team at the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program.
  • The job requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience, or a master's degree in one of the biological sciences.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with safe and efficient manatee captures and live marine mammal transports, conducting high-quality marine mammal necropsies, and collecting samples and data.
  • The job requires the ability to lead or assist with marine mammal necropsies, establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, internal and external partners, and the public, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, purchasing, and restocking laboratory and field consumables, preparing grant reports and budget reports, and performing other duties as assigned.
  • The State of Florida offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Statistics:

  • The job posting is for a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • The successful candidate will be required to work a standard 8-hour day, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required.
  • The job requires the ability to swim with sufficient skill to save oneself in the event of an emergency and to safely operate vehicles, trailers, and boats up to 24 feet in length.
  • The State of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan options, and tuition waiver program.

Sources:

  • Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission job posting for Marine Mammal Biologist.
  • State of Florida benefits package information.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act information.
  • Florida Statutes, Chapter 295, Veterans' Preference.