Taxonomist (Entry to Mid Level 1-5 Years)

Coastal Resources, Inc. (www.coastal-resources.net) is a small, dynamic ecological consulting firm located in Annapolis, MD with a reputation for technical excellence throughout Maryland and the surrounding states. Our workplace is flexible, fun, and relies on a high-level of teamwork and in-depth technical cross-training in a variety of environmental disciplines to meet our clients’ needs. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can grow professionally, learning from some of Maryland’s leading Environmental Scientists, Coastal Resources is the company where you will thrive.

We are currently seeking a full-time Entry to Mid-level Benthic Macroinvertebrate Taxonomist to support our water quality group non-tidal and tidal biomonitoring projects. Candidates should meet the following requirements:

Requirements:

- B.S. in Environmental Science or related field, with pertinent course work in applied sciences such as biology, ecology, environmental science, or natural resource management. M.S. a plus

- 1-5 years of applied experience in rapid bioassessment protocols, aquatic ecology, benthic macroinvertebrates, data analysis, and technical report preparation

- Experience identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to the genus level

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience with MBSS benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and laboratory methods preferred

- Basic background in GIS applications through coursework or applied experience is preferred

Salary Range: $53,000-70,000/year. CRI is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of salary range for this role. This range is determined by many factors including but not limited to experience, training, skill sets, interpersonal skills, internal salary equity, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. CRI will evaluate the specific skills and qualities of an individual candidate to determine the appropriate salary for that specific hire.

Hybrid workplace, competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, technical training opportunities, and excellent time off with pay package. EOE. Candidates must live locally. Current eligibility to work in the US is required. Interested candidates must e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references.

No phone calls, please. All requested application materials must be submitted to be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Annapolis, MD 21401 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21401

Salary : $53,000 - $70,000