Researcher - Algal Toxins in Food Webs
CASE Consultants International
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Asheville, NC
Contract type: Full time
Aug 11
Written By Liz Tarquin
Position Overview
CASE is seeking an Researcher to support NOAA’s Ecosystem Fisheries Science (EFS) Division in monitoring environmental biotoxins and assessing their impacts on marine ecosystems, protected species, and fisheries. This position contributes directly to NOAA’s objectives under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Fisheries Ecosystem-Based Management, and science and technology advancement.
In this role, you will collect, process, and analyze environmental and tissue samples, maintain laboratory operations, and manage data critical to understanding toxin pathways through marine food webs and mitigating risks to seafood safety and wildlife health.
Key Responsibilities
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocea, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in:
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact us at [email protected].
APPLY NOW
Liz Tarquin
Written By Liz Tarquin
Position Overview
CASE is seeking an Researcher to support NOAA’s Ecosystem Fisheries Science (EFS) Division in monitoring environmental biotoxins and assessing their impacts on marine ecosystems, protected species, and fisheries. This position contributes directly to NOAA’s objectives under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Fisheries Ecosystem-Based Management, and science and technology advancement.
In this role, you will collect, process, and analyze environmental and tissue samples, maintain laboratory operations, and manage data critical to understanding toxin pathways through marine food webs and mitigating risks to seafood safety and wildlife health.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Collection & Analysis: Collect tissue and environmental samples in the lab, field, and during multiple research cruises; prepare and analyze samples for biotoxin quantification.
- Data Management: Record and maintain metadata and assay results; perform data entry and quality checks; update master spreadsheets and databases weekly.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with NOAA scientists for sample collection, shipment, and cruise logistics; contribute to reports, manuscripts, and research documentation.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain supply inventory, track chemical use, perform routine equipment upkeep, and ensure compliance with chemical hygiene and safety protocols.
- Documentation: Maintain a laboratory notebook with protocols, procedures, and raw data; manage shared drives for research data and cruise summaries.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
- Two (2) years of relevant laboratory and/or field research experience.
- Proficiency in data management and spreadsheet/database tools.
- Ability to participate in research cruises and work in varied environmental conditions.
- Experience with marine biotoxin analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of seafood safety, environmental contaminant monitoring, or marine ecology.
- Familiarity with NOAA research operations and laboratory safety standards.
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocea, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in:
- Strategic environmental and scientific initiatives
- Regulatory compliance and policy support
- Scientific and technical research and analysis
- Science communication and stakeholder engagement
- Adaptation and resilience planning
- Disaster recovery and restoration
- Program design and implementation support
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact us at [email protected].
APPLY NOW
Liz Tarquin
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resume