Ocean Career: Ocean Surveys, Inc. Oceanographer/Coastal Scientist

Ocean Surveys, Inc. has an opening for an entry level project scientist interested in conducting marine and fresh water oceanographic surveys for engineering and environmental applications.

Tasks will include acquisition of survey data both real-time and deployed using ADCPs, YSI water quality sondes, tide gauges, temperature probes, and fluorometers.

Candidate should be technically minded and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MATLAB. Work will include a mix of field and office assignments, with domestic travel an integral part of the job (30–40%). Applicant must have a B.S. degree in oceanography or related discipline (preferably marine). Related work experience and small boat handling experience would be helpful but not necessary.

Fieldwork consists of off-site travel along the Eastern Seaboard (with the occasional potential for international) as an integral part of the job; candidates should expect travel assignments that range from a week to several weeks at a time. While not actively working in the field, Small Boat Operators will assist with shop duties at the home office in Old Saybrook. Those duties may include truck and trailer maintenance, vessel testing, welding, fabrication, and more (with training available).

Candidates will be required to submit to a drug test and pass a DOT Physical. Candidates must also have a clean driving record. Fieldwork requires off-site evenings, weekends, overtime, and the occasional holiday (with compensation).

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently but also as a part of the team. Field crews must be self-starters who possess strong critical thinking and communication skills.

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