Please see below for information regarding a seasonal job posting at the FWC Southeast Field Lab in Tequesta, FL Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Research-Marine Mammal Section Seasonal OPS Biological Scientist I $20 per hour Posting closes October 15, 2025 https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TEQUESTA-OPS-Bio-Scientist-I-FWC-77902141-FL-... Position Overview and Responsibilities: This is a seasonal position and is funded for six months from date of hire (no medical/supplemental benefits are applicable to this positions). Duties include but are not limited to fielding FWC hotline calls from the public, Law Enforcement, or other agencies regarding marine mammals, particularly manatees. Verification of distressed manatees potentially in need of rescue. Responding to and recovering manatee carcasses for the Southeast Field Lab (SEFL). Serve as a member of FWC's manatee necropsy team conducting field and laboratory necropsies on manatees, record observations and complete associated necropsy reports. Occasional transportation of manatee carcasses to the necropsy facility in St. Petersburg. Responsible for carcass disposal and cleaning of equipment and instruments. Assist in manatee rescue and transport operations to the appropriate rehabilitation facility. Participate in manatee rescue and capture operations away from designated area as needed. Assist with other research projects (temperature probes, photo ID, etc.) as needed. Operate a computer and software such as Excel, Access, and word. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: marine mammal strandings; marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques; methods of data collection; principles and techniques of research and analysis; SLR digital cameras, filters, and lenses. Skills: use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and ArcGIS; use of scientific biomedical field equipment such as PIT tags and biopsy equipment. Familiarity with capture, handling, and transport of marine mammals. Abilities to: perform daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp objects. Must be physically fit and perform strenuous duties and lift at least 50 lbs. Be able to swim sufficiently to save oneself in an emergency. Write scientific reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Safely operate vehicles. Speak effectively to the public. Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Possess or be able to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License. Minimum Qualifications: 4 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience. To view this posting and apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TEQUESTA-OPS-Bio-Scientist-I-FWC-77902141-FL-... Amber Howell Assistant Research Scientist-Marine Mammals Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 19100 SE Federal Hwy., Tequesta FL 33469 561-398-5914 24 hour FWC hotline: 888-404-3922 [cid:image001.png@01DC3209.E0584D10]
