Marine Laboratory Scientist – Coral Restoration + Marine Conservation
Location: Galveston, TX (On site only)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)
Join the Scientists Behind NOAA Fisheries Research
CASE Consultants International is building a team of talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to support NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Our team works alongside Federal researchers conducting fisheries surveys, marine mammal and sea turtle conservation, habitat mapping, artificial intelligence applications, coral restoration, genomics, and ecosystem science throughout the Gulf of America, Atlantic, and Caribbean.
Position Overview:
CASE Consultants International is seeking a Marine Laboratory Scientist to support NOAA Fisheries’ Deep Sea Coral Laboratory in Galveston, Texas.
Working alongside NOAA scientists, you’ll help maintain one of the nation’s premier facilities dedicated to the culture, propagation, and restoration of deep-sea corals supporting endangered species recovery and restoration throughout the Gulf of America.
If you enjoy hands-on laboratory science, aquaculture, and marine conservation, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to nationally important restoration efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain recirculating marine life-support systems
Culture and propagate deep-sea coral species
Monitor water quality and animal health
Conduct laboratory experiments supporting coral restoration
Maintain biological inventories and scientific databases
Assist with specimen collection aboard research vessels
Analyze coral growth and health data
Support scientific publications and presentations
Help develop innovative coral husbandry techniques
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Marine Science, or related field
Experience with coral husbandry or marine aquarium systems
Knowledge of water chemistry and aquatic animal care
Laboratory research experience
Strong organizational skills
Interest in endangered species recovery and marine restoration
Why Join CASE?
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.
CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.
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.
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