The Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) is hiring! PMMC is a rehabilitation hospital that cares for sick and injured marine mammals (primarily pinnipeds with occasional cetaceans) that strand in Orange County, California. We have a growing research program and have begun a large expansion of our rehabilitation center and water reclamation plant. To facilitate this growth, we are hiring an exciting full-time position: Research and Necropsy Biologist. Please see below for details on the position. Please reach out with questions or for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Research and Necropsy Biologist is a full-time position that is responsible for conducting necropsies, facilitating research projects with collaborators/students, and assisting the Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science with various research-related tasks. Daily activities include leading pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sea turtle necropsies, maintaining sample inventory, entering data into the electronic medical records system (Tracks), the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program's National Stranding Database, Health MAP (when implemented), and as needed, participating in all aspects of the care of marine mammal patients and live cetacean stranding response. This position is critical in the acquisition of samples that support the important research PMMC conducts. Candidates should be passionate about conservation-focused research and be committed to the mission of PMMC (www.pacificmmc.org).
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct necropsies, maintain necropsy/histology sample inventory, and facilitate sample shipping
Write necropsy reports, collate diagnostic findings, and order necropsy supplies/equipment; Input and maintain lab results, necropsy sample inventory, necropsy records, and histology findings into Tracks, the National Marine Mammal Stranding and Health database and Health MAP (once implemented)
Oversee the Ocean Health Fellowship Program
Facilitate research projects and coordinate collection of research samples and data
Assists medical staff, as needed, in performing medical procedures and laboratory diagnostic
Coordinate educating and training volunteers, undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students who participate in necropsy and research
Requirements and Competencies:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Animal Science or related field. Preference will be given to those with a Master's degree and/or significant research experience in relevant fields
Marine mammal necropsy experience required
Must be available to work varying hours including being on call for live marine mammal stranding response and after-hours/weekend/holidays
Must have a valid state driver's license
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred qualifications
Minimum of 2 years experience in marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation
Experience managing large sample inventories
Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Experience with Tracks (electronic medical record system), Conservation Standards and/or Miradi
Experience with statistics and statistical analysis software
To apply send a CV/resume, cover letter, and list 3 references with contact information to ademing@pacificmmc.org. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Must be a US citizen/able to work in the US.
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