Marine Biologist - Hampton, VA
A.I.S. Inc.Hampton, Virginia, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
20000 - 55000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
A national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.
Job Description
A.I.S. is recruiting Marine Biologists (Fisheries Observer) to work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) aboard commercial fishing vessels. The job involves collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles. Biologists work on deck on vessels ranging from 20’ to 100’ on trips roughly ranging from 7 to 14 days. The job offers a challenging and rewarding career in marine biology with a broad range of advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or Biology from an accredited college or university with 30 credits of biology coursework and 6 credits of marine science
- At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics
- Experience with data entry on computers
- U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Physical ability to perform biologist duties, as determined by a licensed physician's certification
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
- Data quality bonus
- Service awards
- Fitness center reimbursement
- Candidate Referral bonus
- Travel reimbursement at an hourly rate along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle and per diem at the specified Government rate