The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network (ALMMSN), located at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Dauphin Island, AL, is recruiting a highly-motivated technician to assist with marine mammal stranding response and research in coastal Alabama waters. Established in 2011, ALMMSN is a cooperative regional stranding network partner, and works in conjunction with NOAA's NMFS and USFWS to respond to dolphin, whale and manatee strandings. ALMMSN responds to an average of 38 cetacean and 3 manatee strandings annually, including an average of 3 live marine mammal strandings per year. The primary goal of ALMMSN is to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal strandings to ensure collection of consistent, high-quality data that are used to evaluate causes of strandings and/or death. This is a physically demanding position that often requires field response and necropsy on unscheduled long days in a variety of weather conditions. *Daily duties*: Collaboration with ALMMSN staff, veterinarians, students, interns and volunteers to manage a 24-hr stranding hotline, field stranding response, data collection, data management, participation in necropsy events, sample handling, equipment cleaning & maintenance, public outreach and volunteer coordination. The Stranding Assistant also will have the opportunity to assist DISL Manatee Sighting Network and Marine Ecosystem Response Lab staff with projects including data entry, sonic & radio telemetry, and photo-identification to develop a broader set of skills. *Minimum qualification requirements*: Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, oceanography, zoology or related program; familiarity with MMPA, NOAA/NMFS and USFWS stranding protocols; effective written and verbal communication, including speaking to the public and media; physically fit, able to lift at least 50 lbs and strong swimmer; ability to endure unpleasant field conditions including temperatures between 30°F-100°F, rain, humidity and biting insects; prior experience with marine mammal stranding response and necropsy; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; think quickly, independently, logically and apply problem-solving techniques; knowledge of digital SLR camera and lens use; valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Applicant must obtain an Alabama vessel license and complete a DISL boating safety class within 6 months of beginning employment. *Preferred qualifications*: At least 1 year experience with marine mammal stranding response and necropsy techniques; knowledge of marine mammal anatomy; ability to operate vessels and trailers up to 24’ in length. Experience with computer software such as MS Office, ArcGIS, R, and SigmaPlot. This is a grant-funded part-time, 24 hrs/week position including one scheduled weekend day per week (nights and holidays may be required as necessary with fieldwork). Rate of pay is $13/hr. Applicant must be eligible to legally work in the U.S. Interested applicants must send a cover letter, CV, list of three references and date of availability to almmsn@disl.org before October 8, 2017 to be considered. Application review will begin immediately. More information about ALMMSN and the Marine Ecosystem Response Laboratory can be found at http://almmsn.disl.org/ and http://www.disl.org/about/faculty/rcarmichael or by contacting Noel Wingers at nwingers@disl.org.