Maine's Capital Area

Department of Marine Resources
$18.00 hourly
June - November 2025

Description

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Biotoxin and Water Quality Monitoring Program monitors shellfish and water samples along the coast of Maine. Weekly shellfish samples will be collected and analyzed for bacterial pathogens. The results will be used to gather background data within the state which will aid in regulating the harvest of shellfish for public health.

One full-time seasonal position is needed to collect, transport and process shellfish collected throughout the coast that will contract at the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Shellfish will be processed for vibrio culturing and identification. Half of the time spent in this position will include field work collecting and transporting samples while the other half will involve laboratory methods for detection, isolation, and characterization of vibrio in shellfish. Start and end dates are flexible for this position. The seasonal staff position will be based out of the Boothbay Harbor facility. Weekly fieldwork could include travel to sampling locations from Scarborough to Blue Hill, Maine. This work will be conducted Monday through Friday and can be tide dependent so field work scheduled during daylight hours could include early mornings to late evenings; flexibility of work hours during the season is required. If available, a vehicle will be provided to complete all field collection. If a state vehicle is unavailable, personal vehicle use will be paid a mileage stipend.

Requirements
Knowledge and experience in field work is preferable with shellfish. Laboratory experience with media preparation, autoclave use, pipetting, bacterial culturing and QA/QC preferred. This position must hold a valid driver’s license and must feel comfortable working independently under minimal supervision and at odd hours if necessary. Must be detail oriented, organized and have a positive attitude. If interested there is an opportunity to learn PCR techniques as time permits.

Comments
Please submit a resume and two references by May 16, 2025 to  with “Vibrio Monitoring Contractor” on the subject line.