Conservation Data Technician — Data Entry & QA

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture seeks a research technician to work with team leads, undergraduates, and partners in the southeastern region to review planning documents and deploy advanced data applications for prioritized species conservation and habitat recovery. The role focuses on data entry and database management, QA/QC, and coordinating a small team.

Expected start December 2026; requires a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, wildlife, or related field.
• Experience with data entry and database management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of undergraduates on data entry, formatting, QA/QC, and database management.
• Assist with data compilation and management for conservation applications.
• Engage with federal/state partners and ensure data quality and metadata practices.
• Communicate findings and support planning and decision-making processes.

Skills

Data entry

QA/QC

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology, wildlife, or related field

Post-secondary training in a relevant field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture seeks a research technician to work with team leads, undergraduates, and partners in the southeastern region to review planning documents and deploy advanced data applications for prioritized species conservation and habitat recovery. The role focuses on data entry and database management, QA/QC, and coordinating a small team.

Expected start December 2026; requires a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant