Field Technician – Biodiversity & Field Data (Outdoor)

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking two Field Technicians to support data collection on plant communities, arthropods, soil and root microbiomes, and field experiments across remote sites. Training will be provided by project personnel in standardized protocols.

Responsibilities include vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring setup, sample processing, and seedling propagation, with safety and independent work emphasized in challenging field conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CA Driver's License required.
• Ability to work in remote field settings.

Responsibilities

• Field Sampling at Research sites
• Processing wildlife data
• Assisting with educational and outreach events
• Greenhouse plant care
• Processing biological samples

Skills

Remote field work

Hiking on uneven terrain

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CNPS Quadrat sampling

Wildlife monitoring equipment

Soil & microbiome sampling

Data management

Seedling propagation

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking two Field Technicians to support data collection on plant communities, arthropods, soil and root microbiomes, and field experiments across remote sites. Training will be provided by project personnel in standardized protocols.

Responsibilities include vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring setup, sample processing, and seedling propagation, with safety and independent work emphasized in challenging field conditions.