Please see below for information regarding a job posting at the FWC Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab in St. Petersburg, FL.
FWC-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Wildlife Research- Marine Mammal Section Biological Scientist II – Career Service Position with Benefits Position Overview and Responsibilities: Leads or assists in coordinating timely responses to marine mammal carcass reports for the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (MMPL) - stranding coverage region: coastal counties Escambia to Manatee. Responses include but are not limited to carcass verifications, tows, recoveries, and transports to designated workup and/or disposal sites including the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, FL. Leads or assists in conducting consistent, high-quality necropsies on marine mammals to determine cause of death and collects samples and data per protocols in a manner consistent with safe practices (handling sharp instruments, appropriate PPE and appropriate biohazardous waste practices). Records data and related information in necropsy reports and on data sheets per established protocols. Responsible for carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments. Leads or assists with safe and efficient manatee rescue operations in the MMPL region including open water captures using a manatee capture boat. Leads live manatee transports to and from manatee critical care and secondary holding facilities. Leads or assists with other live or dead marine mammal stranding responses, rescues, and transports. Assists other FWC manatee laboratories with rescue and transport support as needed. Assists with other marine mammal section priority research projects including but not limited to photo ID, genetics sampling, temperature probes, and aerial surveys. Serves in regional on-call status between 8am and 5pm on holidays in rotation with other MMPL staff members and on occasional weekend days as needed for the purpose of responding to manatee emergencies. Serves in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday through Thursday and all day for state holidays during assigned week in a weekly rotation with other FWRI-Marine Mammal Section field staff. Responds to manatee strandings outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned. Assists with manatee necropsy report editing and finalizing manatee necropsy data. Maintains state purchasing credit card. Responsible for monitoring, purchasing, and restocking laboratory and field consumables at the MMPL. Responsible for purchases as assigned by MMPL supervisor. Prepares grant reports, budget reports, and grant application submissions when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in public outreach events as appropriate. Link for more information and to apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/SAINT-PETERSBURG-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77073224-FL-33703/1323430500/ Bert Pajor Marine Mammal Biologist Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory 3700 54th Ave South St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Ph: 727-423-4494 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline: 1-888-404-3922
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