Shellfish Technician (Vibrio Monitoring)

Tri-State Staffing Contract Position Shellfish Technician (Vibrio monitoring) Maine Department of Marine Resources Job Announcement

May 4, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (estimated)

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Biotoxin and Water Quality Monitoring Program monitors shellfish and water samples along the coast of Maine. Weekly shellfish samples will be collected and analyzed for bacterial pathogens. The results will be used to gather background data within the state which will aid in regulating the harvest of shellfish for public health.

Tri-State Staffing is seeking to fill one full-time seasonal position from May through November to collect, transport and process shellfish throughout the coast. The position will be contracted at the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Shellfish will be processed for vibrio culturing and identification. Half of the time spent in this position will include field work collecting and transporting samples while the other half will involve laboratory methods for detection, isolation, PCR identification/quantification and characterization of vibrio in shellfish. Start and end dates are flexible for this position. The seasonal staff position will be based out of the Boothbay Harbor facility. Weekly fieldwork could include travel to sampling locations from Scarborough to Blue Hill, Maine. This work will be conducted Monday through Friday and can be tide dependent so field work scheduled during daylight hours could include early mornings to late evenings; flexibility of work hours during the season is required. If available, a vehicle will be provided to complete all field collection. If a state vehicle is unavailable, personal vehicle use will be paid a mileage stipend. Knowledge and experience in field work is preferable with shellfish. Laboratory experience with media preparation, autoclave use, pipetting, bacterial culturing, PCR and QA/QC preferred. This position must hold a valid driver’s license and must feel comfortable working independently under minimal supervision and at odd hours if necessary. Must be detail oriented, organized and have a positive attitude.

Application Procedure:
Please submit your resume, contact information for two potential references, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and starting availability (open until filled).

Please send this information to Vicki Loubier at Tri-State Staffing, [email protected] with “Shellfish Technician (Vibrio Monitoring)” on the subject line.

If you have any questions about the position, please email Amy Webb ([email protected]).