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AIS is looking for a Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator to support the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Fisheries Assessment, Technology &amp; Engineering Program.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Primary Function:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">This position provides scientific, analytical, and field coordination support to fisheries research programs focused on fishing gear technology, ecosystem impacts, and sustainable harvesting practices. 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