Field Paleontologist — Construction Monitoring & Lab Work
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.
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Job summary
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. seeks an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our Paleontological Resources team. This temporary, field-based role focuses on California paleontology, construction monitoring, and fossil salvage in San Diego County.
You will engage in field observations, catalog specimens, support technical reports, and collaborate across a respected environmental consulting firm. Travel and outdoor work are expected, with independence and meaningful project work throughout
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in paleontology, geology, or closely related field.
- Experience with fossil salvage and laboratory preparation.
- Ability to document paleontological localities and stratigraphy.
- Willingness to travel and work outdoors in heat.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction projects for paleontological resources.
- Lead or assist paleontological surveys and fossil salvage.
- Laboratory work and cataloging paleontological materials.
- Support analyses, research and report preparation.
- Draft memos and report sections; maintain field notes and project files.
- Deliver high-quality work on schedule and budget.
Skills
Education
Job description
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. seeks an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our Paleontological Resources team. This temporary, field-based role focuses on California paleontology, construction monitoring, and fossil salvage in San Diego County.
You will engage in field observations, catalog specimens, support technical reports, and collaborate across a respected environmental consulting firm. Travel and outdoor work are expected, with independence and meaningful project work throughout
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