Project Technician - Applied Marine Studies Laboratory

Description

Job Summary: Monitor fishing operations, collect data and samples, and participate in project-related activities, emphasizing teamwork and proactivity. Key Highlights: 1. Monitoring fishing operations aboard the industrial fleet 2. Rigorous collection of data and biological samples 3. Opportunity to work in a team and prioritize safety **Duties and Responsibilities:** Board industrial fishing vessels to monitor fishing operations (navigation, net deployment, and retrieval) from the vessel’s bridge, and record catch quantities and species as well as collect samples on deck after each net retrieval; Strictly adhere to established protocols for data and information recording and biological material collection; Input collected data and information into electronic spreadsheets or an information system; Participate in other project-related activities during periods awaiting vessel boarding. **Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, marine sciences, biological sciences, fisheries engineering, or related fields; OR technical diploma in fisheries/fishery resources; Experience boarding fishing or research vessels; Knowledge of commercial fishing, fishery resources, fishing technology, navigation, electronic equipment supporting fishing and navigation; proficiency in text editors and electronic spreadsheet software; Ability to work collaboratively, with strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences; Commitment to onboard safety, focus on quality, adherence to deadlines and goals; Proactivity, flexibility, initiative, dynamism, punctuality, assiduity, organizational sense, and respect for data and information confidentiality; **Availability:** Candidates must attend an in-person training course scheduled for the first half of March 2026 at Univali’s Itajaí campus, lasting up to five business days, followed by a technical competency assessment for hiring. Availability to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. ***Univali values inclusion and equal opportunity; all positions are open to persons with disabilities and INSS-rehabilitated individuals.*** Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent CLT Compensation: R$3.900,00 - R$4.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Education allowance * Private pension plan Licenses/Certifications: * Driver’s License Category B (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site