Maine Department of Marine Resources Job Announcement
$12 hourly April 2013 - October 2013 The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Biotoxin Monitoring Program monitors shellfish along the coast of Maine during the "red tide" season. Weekly shellfish samples are collected by the Biotoxin Program and the results used to regulate shellfish harvest for public health. Job Description: The Maine Department of Marine Resources is seeking to fill two full time seasonal positions from April to October 2013 to collect, transport and process shellfish in eastern Maine. The position is based out of the Boothbay laboratory. Weekly field work will include travel between Lamoine and Boothbay labs and throughout the coast. This work will usually be conducted Monday through Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. At times, this schedule may change depending on tide conditions therefore, flexible work hours are required. Data entry and lab QA/QC is expected. Start and end dates are flexible. Requirements: The successful applicants must be available April-November. They must be comfortable in the laboratory, in field settings and on small boats. They also must be computer proficient and hold a valid driver's license. It is important that they be able to work independently under minimal supervision, be detail oriented, organized and have a positive attitude. Lab experience is preferred but not required. Application Procedure: Please submit resume, cover letter and two references by March 15th, 2013 to: Alison Sirois at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with "Biotoxin Contract Position" in the subject line. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
