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AIS, Inc.

Plankton Taxonomist

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Maintain current knowledge of plankton taxonomy and systematics; participate in ichthyoplankton workshops and assist in training staff in larval fish taxonomy. * Prepare specimens for molecular ...

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Maintain current knowledge of plankton taxonomy and systematics; participate in ichthyoplankton workshops and assist in training staff in larval fish taxonomy. * Prepare specimens for molecular ...

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Plankton Taxonomist

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Maintain current knowledge of plankton taxonomy and systematics; participate in ichthyoplankton workshops and assist in training staff in larval fish taxonomy. * Prepare specimens for molecular ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Taxonomist

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

Job Title Mosquito Abatement Program Manager Job Summary and Essential Functions This position typically implements the mosquito abatement program; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow ...

BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Taxonomist

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$52K - $60K/yr

Job Summary and Essential Functions This position typically implements the mosquito abatement program; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. ESSENTIAL JOB ...

Stem Xpert

Information Architect

Waukegan, IL · On-site

Information Architect (Taxonomy/Metadata expertise) Content management and taxonomy/metadata expertise. Needs to have led projects around metadata and taxonomy design for internal and external ...

Cella

Content Strategist

Austin, TX · On-site

Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabulary Design • Design, build, and maintain enterprise taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and hierarchical classification systems across content and data domains. • ...

Dell GmbH

Senior Advisor, Data Science

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$127K - $127K/yr

Senior Advisor, Data Science Data Science Senior Advisor (Taxonomy, Ontology, and Governance) Data Science is all about breaking new ground to enable businesses to answer their most urgent questions.

Cella

Content Strategist

Austin, TX · On-site

Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabulary Design • Design, build, and maintain enterprise taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and hierarchical classification systems across content and data domains. • ...

Essentra

Product Data Specialist

Muskegon, MI · On-site

This role blends data management, taxonomy optimization, customer support, and commercial insight to ensure our product offering is accurate, discoverable, and aligned with market needs. The ideal ...

Essentra

Product Data Specialist

Norton Shores, MI · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

This role blends data management, taxonomy optimization, customer support, and commercial insight to ensure our product offering is accurate, discoverable, and aligned with market needs. The ideal ...

Edge Services

Project Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

Taxonomy standards * Action items * Document meeting outcomes and ensure decisions have clear owners and due dates. * Maintain RAID logs and escalation pathways. * Ensure stakeholders understand and ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for taxonomy in the United States is $56.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $64.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a taxonomy?

A Taxonomy job involves organizing, categorizing, and structuring information to improve searchability and data management. Taxonomists create classification systems, metadata schemas, and controlled vocabularies to help users find relevant content efficiently. They often work in fields like e-commerce, libraries, knowledge management, and artificial intelligence. Their role is crucial for enhancing navigation, search functionality, and data consistency across digital platforms.

What does a taxonomy do?

In a taxonomy position, your daily responsibilities may include designing and maintaining classification systems, developing controlled vocabularies, and organizing digital content for optimal search and navigation. You'll collaborate with product managers, UX designers, content creators, and data specialists to ensure taxonomies meet business and user needs. Regular tasks often involve auditing existing taxonomies, mapping new data, and updating documentation to reflect changes. This role requires both independent analysis and cross-functional teamwork, making it dynamic and integral to improving information architecture within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the taxonomy position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a taxonomy role, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in information science, library science, or related fields are typically required. Familiarity with metadata standards, taxonomy management platforms (such as PoolParty or Synaptica), and experience with classification systems are important assets. Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities help taxonomy professionals work effectively with stakeholders from various departments. These skills are crucial for creating logical, user-friendly organizational structures that improve data discoverability and consistency across digital platforms.

What are the careers in taxonomy?

Careers in taxonomy include roles such as taxonomist, biological scientist, and data curator, focusing on classifying and organizing biological or information systems. These positions often require expertise in biology, ecology, or information management, and may involve fieldwork, research, or data analysis using specialized tools and software.
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Infographic showing various Taxonomy job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,272 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

Plankton Taxonomist

Pascagoula, MS • On-site

AIS, Inc.
Environmental Consulting Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Plankton Taxonomist to support NOAA SEFSC PEMD Southeast Fishery-Independent Survey (SEFIS) & Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP).
Primary Function:
The taxonomist identifies marine fish larvae and invertebrate zooplankton collected in the Gulf of America to the lowest practical taxonomic level, processes plankton samples, and provides verified identifications and data to support SEDAR and other stock assessment forums. Vessel work may be required on a limited basis. This position is contingent upon contract award and available funding.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Perform microscopic morphometric/meristic identification of marine fish larvae to the lowest practical taxonomic level (Family, Genus, or Species); verify previously identified larval specimens.
  • Use microscope-digital imaging systems to image, identify, enumerate, and measure larval fish; conduct morphometric and shape analyses on imaged specimens.
  • Conduct larval fish life history analyses as needed, including otolith removal, larval ageing, and gut content analysis.
  • Maintain current knowledge of plankton taxonomy and systematics; participate in ichthyoplankton workshops and assist in training staff in larval fish taxonomy.
  • Prepare specimens for molecular identification/DNA barcoding to verify ambiguous morphological identifications.
  • Process plankton samples using standard methods: splitting and aliquoting, displacement volume measurement, and manual sorting for fish larvae and invertebrate zooplankton.
  • Identify marine invertebrate zooplankton to higher-level classifications (e.g., Order); scan and analyze zooplankton with benchtop imaging systems (e.g., Zooscan) and build reference libraries to train AI-assisted taxonomic validation platforms.
  • Track, maintain, and curate archived plankton samples; prepare biological samples for ground and air shipping using hazardous materials (dry ice, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, formalin).
  • Perform plankton survey, ichthyoplankton, and zooplankton data entry, edits, and updates; provide verified identifications and data to support SEDARs under the Magnuson-Stevens Act and update larval fish databases.
  • Coordinate plankton data exchanges between the Trawl and Plankton Branch and its SEAMAP and ZSiOP partners; contribute to proposals, data summaries, manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations per SEFSC procedures.
  • Support other Trawl and Plankton Branch, PEMD, and SEFSC activities, including serving as a Watch Stander on surveys, and participate in public outreach and scientific meetings as needed.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in marine fish systematics, ontogeny, and larval morphology; prior experience in larval fish identification.
  • Proficiency in using primary literature sources and regional taxonomic atlases.
  • Experience working with large data sets.
  • Capable of writing reports at the college level and making oral presentations.
  • Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
  • Driver's license to operate government vehicles.
  • Sea-going contractors on OMAO NOAA ships must submit a NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NOAA Form 57-10-01) and Tuberculosis Screening Form (NOAA Form NF 57-10-02) annually/biennially (age-dependent) and hold a current tetanus vaccine (once every 10 years).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in marine zooplankton identification.
  • Knowledge of statistical treatment of marine plankton and oceanographic data.
  • Proficiency with EcoTaxa or similar AI-assisted taxonomic validation platforms.
  • Experience with ImageJ or other microscope imaging software.
  • Experience with software used for database management (Excel, Access, SQL); familiarity with R for biological data graphing, synthesis, and analysis is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of techniques and instrumentation (e.g., Zooscan, Flowcam) used to gather digitized data on marine plankton specimens.
  • Experience with molecular methods to prepare samples for species identification (tissue sampling, DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing).

Travel:
  • May be required to work on NOAA Ships, charter vessels, and/or small boats, and domestic or international travel may be required for or in support of at-sea surveys, project-related workshops, and working group meetings.

Location:
  • 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567 (SEFSC Laboratory)

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It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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