Directs technicians, or performs as a senior technician, in collecting and processing of marine and hydrographic data; prepares specimens; analyzes data; operates and maintains associated scientific equipment. 

Positions in this class are distinguished by assignment as a senior marine technician involved in marine research and laboratory activities on land or at sea; may lead assigned marine biology technicians.

Directs or works with assigned personnel in conduct of activities in support of various research projects; performs all duties as performed by the Marine Biology Technician I; 

Participates and supervises data gathering at sea, utilizing instruments and equipment such as spectrophotometers, microscopes, radiation counters, centrifuges, culture apparatus, photographic equipment, and balances; 

Analyzes data for oxygen content, phosphate, nitrate, and other chemical content; reads and records water temperatures by appropriate means; reads and records underwater light measurements; records depth soundings; obtains bottom samples from water bodies; operates small boats in absence of regular operators; operates weather recording equipment; 

Prepares and keeps accurate records of data obtained in the field and in the laboratory; 

Conducts inventory and orders necessary materials and equipment; 

Plans and executes field work as required; 

Plans and executes laboratory work; 

Operates and maintains scientific data sensing, recording, and analytic equipment; 

Designs, manufactures, calibrates, and tests equipment used in biological, oceanography sampling; 

Evaluates instrument performance; 

Performs related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

A Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Marine Biology, Oceanography, or other equivalent science, or experience equivalent to course work required for the degree; ability to operate a small boat; and one year of experience as a Marine Biologist or equivalent experience/additional training.