Post 8 - Laboratory Analyst – Fisheries Assessment Analyst (Marine Institute, Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, Killybegs, Co. Donegal)

Vacancy Area
Laboratory Analyst

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The Fisheries Assessment Analyst (LA) will work closely with the Analyst team and the Industry Liaison Team Leader on data delivery to our main client DAFM (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) and ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Seas) in relation to provision of data for fish stock assessment and advice.  The job will focus on fisheries data collection, both on land (in co-ops and processors) and at sea (on board commercial and research vessels). The role will also include the collation, data entry and validation of this data.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

•    A minimum of a certificate in a relevant scientific or fisheries related subject.
•    Demonstrated ability to work at sea for extended periods of time on various types of vessels.
•    Familiarity with the Irish Fishing industry.
•    Demonstrated experience in the practical aspects of biological sampling of fish and shellfish.
•    The ability to meet the requirements of a sea going medical (ENGII) and mandatory sea going training.
•    A high level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Email).
•    Experience with data entry and quality control of scientific data.
•    A full clean driving licence and own transport.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to different audiences including non-technical.
 
The contract will be issued on a temporary specified purpose basis for a duration up to 31st December 2027, subject to continued funding. Successful candidates will be on probation for the first 6 months of this contract.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference FEAS/LA/KBPOST8/JUNE23.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 4th of July 2023. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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