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PHYTOPLANKTON ANALYST (requisition 77901516-51294718-20140707154505, OPS Fish &Wildlife Biological Scientist II) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)/Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), St. Petersburg, FL The Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Program at FWRI/FWC invites applications for a Phytoplankton Analyst/Biological Scientist II. To learn about some of the program activities, please visit: http://myfwc.com/redtide/. Inquiries about this position may be sent to fwc...@gmail.com. The Biological Scientist II will conduct routine and event-response phytoplankton sample analysis in support of FWC’s state-wide HAB monitoring program. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and enumerating marine and estuarine phytoplankton species in live and preserved samples; coordinating sample collection and delivery with internal and external partners; receiving and logging water samples into databases; entering data into databases; and generating reports. Minimum qualifications include a B.S. in biology, marine science or other relevant field (M.S. preferred); formal training in marine phytoplankton taxonomy; and demonstrated skills in identifying and enumerating phytoplankton using light microscopy. Preferred qualifications include experience identifying small phytoplankton size classes (i.e. <20 μm) and/or a working knowledge of electron microscopy. Please see the full announcement at the link below. To apply: (1) email a cover letter, CV and the names of three references together in a single PDF document to fwc...@gmail.com and (2) search for the requisition or position at http://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html and submit a State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically. Both steps must be completed before applicants are considered. Applications submitted by August 1, 2014 will be given priority.
