Field Ecologist, Limnology & Freshwater Data

Battelle Memorial Institute; Colorado; On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a Field Ecologist I - Limnology in the Boulder, CO area to conduct field data collection on streams and lakes, operate sensors, and support data quality control.

The role involves extended fieldwork, safety protocols, and collaboration with scientists across NEON projects in a dynamic, remote-friendly program. Onsite work in Boulder, CO is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in ecology, forestry, environmental sciences, or related field.
• One year of related experience OR two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, supervise and perform stream morphology, aquatic organism abundance and diversity data collection.
• Operate and maintain in-situ water quality sensors and monitor sensor health.
• Record data accurately and perform data QA/QC checks with staff scientists.
• Provide training and guidance to seasonal field personnel.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

Sensor operation

Education

Associates degree in ecology/related

Tools

PuTTY

Sensor software

SAS

Job description

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a Field Ecologist I - Limnology in the Boulder, CO area to conduct field data collection on streams and lakes, operate sensors, and support data quality control.

The role involves extended fieldwork, safety protocols, and collaboration with scientists across NEON projects in a dynamic, remote-friendly program. Onsite work in Boulder, CO is expected.