Overview

Great entry-level position for a new grad with Estuarine Research experience!

$52K per year

Entry Level Biologist - Estuarine Research

Lafayette, LA

This position requires the ability to get USAccess

Job Overview:

 This position requires your presence on-site. As a General Biologist III (Estuary), you will provide crucial support for estuarine lower trophic level monitoring and research. This position involves dynamic responsibilities encompassing fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and data management.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities: 

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be willing to work on-site.
• Master of Science degree in Biology or Ecology or other related field with an emphasis on water quality or benthic ecology of estuarine ecosystems.
• Experience: internship or extensive research with some form of Estuarine Ecology.
• Proficiency in oral and written English-language communication.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in estuarine ecology, including identification of phytoplankton and microphytobenthos via algal pigment analysis or taxonomy.
• Expertise in ecological field sampling and laboratory processing techniques.
• Familiarity with statistical methods. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Participate in field trips to estuaries in Louisiana, collecting surface water and sediment samples for phytoplankton pigments and microphytobenthos pigments.
• Process water and sediment samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in the laboratory.
• Conduct microscopic examination of microphytobenthos community composition.
• Perform routine maintenance, operation, and calibration of field and data collecting equipment.
• Coordinate field logistics to meet collection and data delivery deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Drive a truck safely with field and laboratory equipment.
• Enter, format, and analyze data for statistical purposes.
• Assist in publishing data releases according to WARC policy. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.