Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist Job Duties: Leads efforts in culturing and characterizing aquatic organisms. Designs, develops, executes, and analyzes assays related to marine organism's growth and behavior under various environmental conditions. Contributes to the development of novel applications in support of government-funded efforts in the areas of microbiology, synthetic biology, and marine biology. Effectively communicates research in team meetings, progress reports, peer-reviewed publications, and patents. Quickly adapts to evolving research needs, rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge and stay informed on new technologies. Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of biologists, chemists, mathematicians, statisticians, and engineers. Follows sound scientific practices and maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses. Reads and understands relevant scientific literature. Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication. Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends modifications.