Biological Science

RF Fisheries Technicians (2 positions available): These are full-time, field-intensive positions responsible for executing time-sensitive research operations focused on native fish reproduction in the Great Lakes basin.

• Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute field sampling campaigns; deploy and retrieve specialized equipment, such as egg and larval traps; operate research vessels (up to 26 ft); and assist with sample processing and equipment maintenance.
• Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, or a related field, 1-2 years of aquatic field research experience, and experience with boat operation and standard sampling techniques (e.g., electrofishing, netting).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on Great Lakes ecosystems and familiarity with native fish identification.
• Compensation: $19 – $22 per hour ($37,050 – $42,900 annually), plus an excellent benefits package.

RF Lab Technician: This full-time position is a critical support role that forms the foundation of our lab’s success. The role is primarily lab-based but includes opportunities for fieldwork.

• Key Responsibilities: Precise execution of core molecular techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, Sanger sequencing, and next-gen library preparation (GT-seq, RAD-seq). Assist with lab management, including supply monitoring and organization of sample repositories.
• Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field, with hands-on experience in DNA extraction and PCR. Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a research lab setting, knowledge of conservation genetics principles, and proficiency with R or Python.
• Compensation: $33,150 – $39,000 annually, plus an excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

Please use the links below to submit your application materials. A complete application consists of a cover letter, a resume/CV, a statement on your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of your transcripts.

• Apply for RF Fisheries Technician: [Click Application Link Here]
• Apply for RF Lab Technician: [Click Application Link Here]

The SUNY RF offers comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans as well as retirement options. Each position also includes generous paid time-off (PTO), sick leave, and 13 paid holidays each year. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Search Chair, Lyndsie Collis, at lyndsie.collis@oswego.edu.

The Jones Center at Ichauway invites applications for the temporary position of Seasonal Technician II. This position will start in January 2026 and end in April 2026, with the potential to be extended through the end of 2026. On-site housing is provided on an as-available basis (no pets are allowed).

Job Description: This position offers diverse experiences across projects focused on plant-animal interactions, rare plants, and managing native ground cover. Specific duties may include maintaining camera traps, monitoring field experiments, seed collecting and processing, germination testing, rare plant surveys, and other field, laboratory, and data entry work as needed.

Location: The Jones Center is located on Ichauway, a 30,000-acre property in southwestern Georgia between Albany and Bainbridge. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. Ichauway contains 18,000 acres of longleaf pine woodlands, 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 25 miles of stream and river ecosystems. An 18,000 square foot research laboratory houses scientists’ laboratories, a central analytical laboratory, and two field labs. Further information can be found on our website and the Plant Ecology Lab website.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in biology, wildlife, botany, plant ecology, habitat management, or a related field or one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience with trail cameras and wildlife identification (especially birds).
• Previous experience with seed collection or plant identification in the southeastern U.S. is desirable.
• Excel, GIS, and laboratory-related experience is also preferable.
• Field work requires moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field, under demanding conditions (e.g., heat, high humidity, exposure to poison oak/ivy, and insects).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to independently follow instructions.

Compensation: $15/hour with on-site housing provided, or $17/hour without on-site housing. No benefits package is available. The majority of our on-site housing is newly constructed. All housing comes equipped with basic kitchen supplies and is fully furnished. Everyone with housing has a private bedroom and bathroom with shared common spaces.

To Apply: A cover letter, resume, and three references should be emailed as a single document to jobs@jonesctr.org AND lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org with Subject line: Plant Ecology Seasonal Technician. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org. Please indicate your preferred start date on the application and whether on-site housing would be preferred. Interviews will begin the week of November 10.

Adventure Scientists is a nonprofit that trains volunteers to collect data from hard-to-reach places that drive solutions for our planet. We partner with researchers and land/water agencies to collect the data they need. Our current projects are in the Pacific Northwest (California, Oregon, and Washington), Latin America, and Indonesia, and are helping to protect endangered marine mammals, threatened trees, forest biodiversity, corals, and mangroves. We are also always on the lookout for new opportunities to support actionable research that has a data gap!

We are growing our communications department to help tell stories that amplify important conservation work and empower the public to get involved. We are searching for an Impact Marketing Manager to support our work. This is a full-time remote role based in the U.S. We are also hiring for two seasonal fellowships in the PNW that combine field research and content creation: Orcas Field and Marketing Fellow and Whitebark Pine Field and Marketing Fellow. These fellowships are a great opportunity for people who have flexible schedules and want to get involved in conservation, field work, and storytelling.

Experienced researchers with skills in pollinator or plant ecology techniques are invited to apply for *four* open research technician positions. All positions are full time for three—six months at $18-25 per hour. Field research will take place in New England but is affiliated with Rachael Winfree’s lab group (winfreelab.com) at Rutgers University and Katie Turo’s lab group (katieturo.com) at Fordham University. All field technicians would be based at the Louis Calder Biological Field Station in Armonk, NY.

Research Project: Evidence-based conservation for native bees in northeastern deciduousforests. This project is an NSF-funded collaboration between 2 academic institutions (Rutgers University, Fordham University) and 2 conservation non-profit organizations (Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Audubon Society).

Positions 1-3: Technicians will examine how habitat managed for bird conservation affects native bee communities in northern hardwood forests. Fieldwork will take place throughout the northeast (CT, NY, VT) and will be based at Fordham University’s Field Station in Armonk, NY. Fieldwork will focus on collecting bees with active netting and passive pan trapping. The selected applicants will also work as a team to collect field data including stand composition, coarse woody debris, and floral abundance, as well as assisting with database tasks (pinning, identification). All housing and vehicles for transportation to fieldwork sites will be provided. Previous ecological field experience is essential; experience with native bees and/or forest inventory is strongly preferred. Target start date is March 31, 2026, $18-$22 per hour.

Position 4: A lead field technician will contribute to the above tasks and in addition be responsible for leading the research team during day-to-day activities. The lead technician will direct data collection while ensuring data quality and field safety, coordinate sampling logistics, serve as the point of contact for partnering landowners, and organize/order research supplies and equipment. In addition, prior to the start of the data collection, the lead field tech would be responsible for setting up canopy lines in research sites to facilitate canopy pan trapping (training will be provided). Previous leadership experience and ecological field research experience is essential; experience with native bees and/or forest inventory is strongly preferred. Target start date is February 1, 2026, $22-$25 per hour.

Positions 1-3 are for three months, from April through June. Based on performance and technician’s interest, there are opportunities for field technicians to extend their positions beyond the spring field season by assisting with either/or insect specimen processing and molecular analysis of pollen. Position 4 lasts four months or longer, depending on the preference of the hired candidate.

Additional qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree in ecology or a related field, experience collecting ecological data and managing field research projects, strong organizational and logistical skills, ability to work independently for long hours under challenging field conditions, demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, very strong letters of reference, and a valid driver’s license (field vehicles will be provided, but field technicians must drive to sites) ). If technicians are interested in laboratory-based positions, experience with insect specimen curation and/or basic molecular techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, multichannel pipettes) is desired.

To apply: A letter of interest including your dates of availability, CV, which positions you are interested in, and contact information for three references who can speak to your field research skills and ability to do independent research. Combine all documents into a single PDF and name your file “Firstname_Lastname_NativeBee.pdf”. Then, email to Dr. Katie Turo (turo@fordham.edu). Use “native bee tech” as the subject line. Applications will be considered starting immediately and until the positions are filled.

The Zerebecki lab (https://zerebeckir. wixsite.com/home) at the University of Louisiana Lafayette is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individual to participate in field, greenhouse and laboratory-based research based in Louisiana freshwater and coastal wetland ecosystems. The Technician will work in collaboration with PI Zerebecki, graduate and undergraduate students to conduct research focused on: 1) ecological effects of genetic diversity within coastal and wetland foundation plant species; 2) eco-evolutionary feedbacks in coastal marshes; and 3) the impacts and responses of wetlands to changing environmental conditions. We use a variety of techniques in our work including field surveys, field and greenhouse experiments, and molecular analyses.

The main responsibilities of the position will be to conduct fieldwork (sometimes in arduous conditions) in a freshwater wetland system in Broussard, LA. In addition, the successful applicant will also:

• Lead field sampling in local wetlands/ coastal habitats and associated sample processing in the lab
• Conduct field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments
• Oversee plant propagation and seed germination in the greenhouse
• Collect, organize, and maintain field, greenhouse, and laboratory data
• Travel (drive) to field sites in the region and occasionally stay overnight
• Conduct standard molecular assays including DNA extractions, and PCR,
• Assist with data analysis
• Help train and coordinate with lab personnel; supervise undergraduate workers
• Oversee general lab maintenance and purchasing

This position is for a year with the potential for additional. Timing is flexible, but candidates can start as early as December 2025. Come work with us!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Botany)
• Field Work Experience
• Must be able to travel and spend time in the field
• Be highly organized
• Able to work independently and with others
• Be curious and willing to learn new skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Familiarity with molecular techniques is a plus​

Location: The successful applicant will work on the main campus in Lafayette, LA. In addition, travel to UL’s Ecology Center and local field sites will also be expected.

Salary: $37,000-$40,000/yr with benefits (health and retirement)

Interested candidates, please email a (1) a brief cover letter describing their relevant experience and interests, and include contact information for 2 references (references will only be contacted after initial review) and (2) a CV/resume to: robyn.zerebecki@louisiana.edu with the subject line Wetland Technician. Reach out via email with any questions!

Review of applications will begin on October 13th, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.

The Kling Lab at the University of Michigan is seeking a laboratory technician. Details below:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – Temporary Hourly, LSA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Primary job duties include:
1. Collecting and analyzing environmental (water, soil) samples, including field work in remote areas.
2. Analytical chemistry assays and biological characterization.
3. Data entry into computer spreadsheets and online repositories.
4. Perform statistical and graphical analysis on data. Participate in the research for and preparation of proposals and manuscripts for publication.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: A suitable candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a natural science discipline such as biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences, plus the ability to translate, adapt, and apply this knowledge.  The successful candidate should have lab experience in detailed, high-quality biogeochemical analyses of samples, and should show evidence of skill in computer data entry and analysis.  In addition to the above, desired qualifications include experience in field collection of environmental samples in remote areas under difficult conditions, and experience in operating and coordinating a research collection and analysis program with minimal supervision.  Experience in aquatic ecology or with the following laboratory instruments is a plus: Total Organic Carbon analyzer, nutrient autoanalyzer, auto-titrator, fluorometer, Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen analyzer, ion and gas chromatography, etc.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This position is primarily a lab position, but does require moderately strenuous field work in the Arctic (hiking with full packs over tundra). This position requires 12-15 weeks during the field season to be spent at the Alaska field site.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 17 2025. Interested applicants please see the University of Michigan website (https://careers.umich.edu/), Posting No. 269103 for instructions on applying. Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for references (address, telephone, and email address).

The Moeller Lab (https://moellerlab.org/) at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a new laboratory technician to work on marine microbial ecology. The person hired into this role will be responsible for maintaining a long-term evolution experiment testing how mixotrophs (protists that combine photosynthesis and heterotrophy in the same cell) evolve in response to warming ocean temperatures. Opportunities also exist for independent research and participation in other lab projects on marine microbes, tree-ectomycorrhizal mutualisms, and mathematical modeling.

This position is ideal for someone who has recently received their Bachelor’s degree and is seeking additional research experience before applying to graduate school, or for someone who is interested in a long-term position as laboratory technical staff. Our group is committed to mentoring junior scholars towards independent research careers, and has had recent success placing our technical staff into graduate positions. Our research group is also committed to promoting equity and inclusion in science, and all lab members are encouraged to participate in these initiatives.

Please apply here by 9 October 2025 for full consideration:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=31&JobOpeningId=81259&PostingSeq=1

The Analytical Lab at UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Institute is hiring a full time lab technician. We are looking for someone with a background in isotope geochemistry or a related field to help operate and maintain our laboratory services.

Core Analytical Services:

• Elemental Analysis (CHN) – Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen in solid samples
• Nutrient Analysis – PO₄, NO₂, NO₃, NH₄, SiO₄ in natural water samples
• Stable Isotope Analysis – δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N for biological and geological materials

New Isotope Services:

• δ³⁴S Analysis – Stable sulfur isotopes in solids
• δ¹⁵N of N₂O – Isotopic analysis of nitrous oxide in environmental samples

Upcoming Services:

• Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) of amino acids δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N and δ²H – for ecological and biogeochemical studies

Analytical Instrumentation:

• Seal Analytical AA500 nutrient analyzer
• Delta Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with three peripheral devices
  • Gas Bench Plus upgraded for N2O analysis
  • CNS-EA IsoLink for bulk isotope analysis
  • CNH-GC IsoLink II for compound specific isotope analysis 

Candidates with experience operating these instruments are preferred.

Job Posting Details

Position Number: 40034490
Job Open Date: 09/16/25
Application Review Begins: 10/01/25
Department Code (Name): MSII (MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE)

Staff Research Associate 3
University of California
UCSB Campus

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The McCleery Lab with the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida is seeking 2 highly motivated field technicians for research on Sanibel Island, Florida. The technicians will assist on a project assessing movement patterns of the threatened Sanibel Island rice rate in relation to hydrology, roads, and management activity. This is a temporary, full-time position that will run from December 2025 through March 2026. Technicians will be responsible for live-trapping and tagging rice rats and tracking rats via VHF radio-telemetry. Additional duties will include data entry and miscellaneous tasks as needed. Applicants must be comfortable working long days in hot and wet conditions with snakes, biting insects, and alligators and be comfortable with nighttime fieldwork. Field housing will be provided as well as a state vehicle for work-related travel.  

Qualifications:

Application: To apply, please send the following in a single PDF document to Maggie Jones at jones.m@ufl.edu: 1) cover letter with qualifications and reasons why this job would be a good fit for you, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact information for 2 references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the positions are filled. The salary for this position is $16/hr, and housing will be provided. More information about the McCleery Lab can be found at http://www.themccleerylab.org/.

Are you looking for an introduction to sustainable agriculture research? The Land Institute hires multiple temporary Research Assistants fall through spring with housing provided. Learn about perennial grain research, plant breeding, soil ecology, and greenhouse operations as a Research Assistant with us!

Who We Are + What We Do: The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for perennial, diverse, regenerative grain agriculture at a scale that matches the enormity of the intertwined climate, water, and food security crises. An independent 501c3 non-profit founded in 1976, the organization seeks to reconcile the human economy with nature’s economy, starting with food. The transdisciplinary team of scientists, together with global partners, is developing new perennial grain crops, like Kernza©, and diverse cropping systems that function within nature’s limits while researching the social transformation required for a just, perennial human future. 

https://landinstitute.org/about-us/careers

This unique internship is a collaborative effort between the Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS), Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), and Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. Each organization contributes to public understanding of the weather, climate, and ecology of the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. The focus of this internship will be on creating a yearly almanac that effectively communicates changes to the climatology and biology of the White Mountains to a general audience. 

Information about Research Internships at Archbold Biological Station, Venus, Florida.  These are generally 9-months or more, and designed for post-baccs considering graduate school in an ecological focus.

Careers page with current internship openings.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is dedicated to understanding how ecosystems work. Our scientists are global experts in the ecology of: freshwater, forests, disease, and cities. Through collaborative efforts, we apply our science to policy and management that protects the environment and improves human well-being. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies campus is in Millbrook, NY.

The Chicago Botanic Garden sponsors many internships and jobs in various aspects of ecological research, all over the US. 

• Internships at Chicago Botanic
• Employment at Chicago Botanic

The Wetlands Institute is a non-profit organization in southern New Jersey whose mission is to promote appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, education, and conservation. 

• Internships at Wetlands Institute  
• Employment at Wetlands Institute

The University of Montana (UM) O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West (OCRMW) employs many seasonal field technicians through their Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis (EMMA) program, which supports informed management of public lands in the West. EMMA’s cadre of trained ecologists and biologists collect data in upland, wetland, and aquatic habitats, using protocols developed by our own team and by partner agencies. Our GIS and data specialists map wetlands and riparian areas and assist EMMA scientists with the analysis of spatial and tabular data sets.

Northwoods Stewardship Center has various seasonal internship and job opportunities.

Several organizations sponsor and organize Seeds of Success (SOS) crews throughout the US west during the field season:

• Institute for Applied Ecology
• Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Chicago Botanic Garden (search for “technician” or “seeds”): Our Conservation and Land Management Program (CLM) offers real-world experience to recent college graduates and early-career professionals interested in land management, applied ecology, botany, and native seed collection.  We hire folks to work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  SOS positions include Field Technicians and Botanists.  These positions will start between February and early June, and end between August and late October, depending on the location.

Please direct questions to Chris Woolridge at: cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org. 

The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a continental-scale observation facility funded by the National Science Foundation and operated by Battelle. The NEON program is designed to collect long-term, open-access ecological data to better understand how U.S. ecosystems are changing, from freshwater systems such as streams, rivers, and lakes to terrestrial systems spanning tropical forests to deserts to tundra.  

See Work Opportunities at NEON

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service through the west. GBI recruits Field Technicians to work with GBI and BLM staff for the field season. https://thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/

The Jones Center at Ichauway hires various seasonal technicians throughout the year. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis but is optional. 

Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks applicants for multiple field assistant positions:  Careers – Woodwell

The Walker Basin Conservancy leads the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin. The Conservancy acquires water rights and ranches to increase freshwater flows to Walker Lake, re-establishes native plant communities on former agricultural fields, increases public access and recreation opportunities, and develops practical solutions to save Walker Lake. 

National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) hires multiple field biologists for the field season, including Post-fire Riparian Vegetation, Aquatic Ecology, Pollinators, birds & bats, and red tree voles. The research projects take place in Oregon and Northern California. Position lengths and start/end dates vary. Careers – NCASI.

Conservation Corps throughout the US host crews and interns for research, conservation, education, and interpretation.

Internships of various lengths with varied foci – botany, ecology, trails, resources, history, etc.  There are group internship programs where you’d be one of many, and also designated “individual placement” internships.

General Benefits: Living Stipend, Housing or housing allowance, training; AmeriCorps Education Award, and often a certificate that allows for competitive hiring for US government jobs.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Institute of Biological Sciences
• Association of Zoos & Aquariums
• Conservation Job Board
• Dynamic Ecology
• Ecological Society of America
• EcoJobs
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
• Ornithological Council
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Society for the Study of Evolution
• Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board
• The Wildlife Society