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AtOrchard LLC

Biological Technician

Austin, TX · On-site

$37K - $46K/yr

Biological Technicians - NOAA Fisheries Sea-Going Surveys (Levels I-III) Location: Woods Hole, MA (with assignments on NOAA and partner vessels throughout the Northeast U.S.) Position Summary Orchard ...

@Orchard LLC

Biological Technician III

Woods Hole, MA · On-site

$42K - $52K/yr

Biological Technician III Woods Hole, MA @Orchard is hiring Biological Technician Level III to support NOAA Fisheries' Ecosystem Surveys Branch (ESB). The Biological Technician will collect and ...

AA2IT

Biological technician

Durham, NC

$24/hr

Title: BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN Location: 26 Davis Drive, Durham NC Pay Rate: $24.00/HR The BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN will work together with a Team Leader and three scientists in the Seed, Soil ...

Orchard LLC

Biological Technician

$38K - $47K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Biological Technicians - NOAA Fisheries Sea-Going Surveys (Levels I-III) Location: Woods Hole, MA (with assignments on NOAA and partner vessels throughout the Northeast ...

AtOrchard LLC

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

Orchard LLC

Biological Technician II

Woods Hole, MA · On-site

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

Orchard LLC

Biological Technician III

Woods Hole, MA · On-site

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

AtOrchard LLC

Biological Technician III

Woods Hole, MA · On-site

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

AtOrchard LLC

Biological Technician II

Woods Hole, MA

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

AllSTEM Connections

Biological Technician

Durham, NC · On-site

$45K/yr

Job Title: Biological Research & Greenhouse Technician Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Biological Technician to support our research operations through the specialized care of ...

AtOrchard LLC

$42K - $52K/yr

The Biological Technician will collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (100+ days annually ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for biological technician in the United States is $42,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Biological Technicians are professionals who assist scientists in laboratories and the field by conducting experiments and collecting data related to living organisms. Their work often involves setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, as well as analyzing samples and recording results. Biological Technicians support research in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science, helping to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health. They typically work in research labs, government agencies, or private industry, and may specialize in areas like microbiology, ecology, or genetics.

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Biological technicians work closely with biologists in the field to study living organisms. They assist with setting up equipment, conducting research, performing experiments, and interpreting the results. As a biological technician, you need strong data interpretation skills to decipher new information gained in your research and write detailed reports on it. A biological technician is also in charge of field equipment. You clean, maintain, and repair all laboratory instruments. You often work as part of a cohesive team of scientists.

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Biological Technician

AtOrchard LLC

Austin, TX • On-site

$37K - $46K/yr

Full-time

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Description:

Biological Technicians – NOAA Fisheries Sea-Going Surveys (Levels I–III)


Location: Woods Hole, MA (with assignments on NOAA and partner vessels throughout the Northeast U.S.)


Position Summary

Orchard is hiring Biological Technicians (Levels I–III) to support NOAA Fisheries’ Ecosystem Surveys Branch (ESB). Technicians collect and process biological samples and environmental data during fishery-independent resource surveys. Work includes at-sea survey participation (5–140+ days annually), data QA/QC, sample processing, and equipment support. This is a hands-on science role that directly supports stock assessments and ecosystem-based fisheries management.


Responsibilities
  • Participate in sea-going surveys aboard NOAA and partner vessels (sorting, identifying, weighing, measuring fish/invertebrates, collecting biological samples for age, growth, maturity, genetics, diet).
  • Stand scientific watches of up to 12 hours/day at sea.
  • Operate electronic data acquisition systems for fisheries and oceanographic sampling.
  • Assist with deployment, calibration, and maintenance of survey gear, acoustics, and optical/video equipment.
  • Conduct QA/QC of survey data using NOAA protocols; prepare documentation of sampling procedures and metadata.
  • Annotate benthic imagery and optical survey data as directed.
  • Maintain, repair, and inventory sampling hardware (measuring boards, motion-compensated scales, barcode systems, touch screens).
  • Support cruise staging/de-staging, equipment prep, and vessel logistics.
  • Contribute to laboratory analysis of biological samples and assist with database management.
  • Train new staff (Levels II & III) and provide leadership of field parties/watches at sea (Level III).
  • Summarize survey data, assist with reports, and contribute to outreach materials (manuals, protocols, blogs, newsletters).
Qualifications

General Requirements (all levels):

  • Experience working aboard research or commercial vessels.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts at sea for trips lasting up to 3 weeks.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills in challenging field environments.
  • Must meet NOAA OMAO sea duty health criteria and provide proof of recent TB test.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with data entry and QA/QC practices.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Level I (Entry/Seasonal Technician):

  • Basic familiarity with marine species ID in the Northwest Atlantic (fish/invertebrates).
  • Coursework or experience in biological sciences preferred.
  • Able to assist with sampling, data recording, and shipboard organization under supervision.

Level II (Experienced Technician):

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience identifying fish and invertebrates in the Northwest Atlantic.
  • At least 1 year of experience with survey bottom trawls or shellfish dredges.
  • Experience with fishery sampling hardware (electronic boards, scales, barcode systems).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently.

Level III (Senior Technician):

  • Minimum 200 days at sea (Bottom Trawl Survey) or 100 days (Shellfish/Advanced Tech Surveys).
  • At least 2 years’ experience with electronic data acquisition systems.
  • Experience leading watches/field teams of up to 7 at sea.
  • Familiarity with acoustic net mensuration systems (Scanmar, Simrad, Marport).
  • Experience querying/analyzing fishery-independent data from relational databases (e.g., Oracle).
  • Ability to train staff, conduct QA/QC, and contribute to protocol development.
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