Aquatic Technician | San Marcos, Texas Office
Job Description
BIO-WEST, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Aquatic Technician with experience in freshwater mussel and/or fisheries surveys. This is a full-time position that will consist of approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office work. Experience with Texas freshwater mussels and/or fishes, or similar taxa in other regions, is preferred. This position will assist BIO-WEST biologists in conducting surveys, relocations, applied research, and population monitoring related to freshwater mussels and fishes throughout Texas and beyond. Although fieldwork will be focused within freshwater systems of Texas, there is potential for occasional work throughout the south and intermountain west. The successful applicant will also assist with other BIO-WEST projects involving herps, birds, mammals, aquatic invertebrates, coastal ecology, or aquatic plants, as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
BIO-WEST, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Aquatic Technician with experience in freshwater mussel and/or fisheries surveys. This is a full-time position that will consist of approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office work. Experience with Texas freshwater mussels and/or fishes, or similar taxa in other regions, is preferred. This position will assist BIO-WEST biologists in conducting surveys, relocations, applied research, and population monitoring related to freshwater mussels and fishes throughout Texas and beyond. Although fieldwork will be focused within freshwater systems of Texas, there is potential for occasional work throughout the south and intermountain west. The successful applicant will also assist with other BIO-WEST projects involving herps, birds, mammals, aquatic invertebrates, coastal ecology, or aquatic plants, as necessary.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must be comfortable wading, snorkeling, diving, and boating in Texas streams, rivers, and lakes that experience a wide range of conditions. Must be willing to work extended and irregular hours on occasion, including weekends and evenings, in remote locations in inclement weather. This position will require travel to remote areas to conduct field work for several days at a time. Must have ability to work as part of a team with team members of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
Benefit
Excellent benefits package (PTO, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, profit sharing, 401K, merit bonuses). Pay commensurate with experience/education.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
Application
To apply for this position, please send letter of interest, CV or resumé, and contact information for 3 professional references to Dana Sands:
BIO-WEST, Inc.
1063 West 1400 North
Logan, UT 84321-2291
Ph: 435.752.4202.
Email: [email protected]
For specific inquiries about the position, please contact Brad Littrell ([email protected]).
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Desired start date is between April 1, 2024 and May 15, 2024, but potentially flexible for the right applicant.
