Hybrid Senior Paleontologist Project Manager

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Professional development

Leadership coaching

Total compensation

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks a Senior Paleontologist / Project Manager in Pasadena, CA with hybrid schedule flexibility. Lead field and lab efforts for diverse clients, oversee scopes of work, budgets, and reporting, and coordinate teams to meet project timelines.

The role requires SVP qualifications, a MA/PhD in paleontology or geology, and extensive field/lab experience in CA. Salary ranges from $76,960 to $104,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must meet SVP qualifications for Principal Investigator/Project Paleontologist.
• MA or PhD in paleontology or geology and/or a publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated competence in field techniques, preparation, identification, curation, and reporting in California.
• At least two full years of professional experience as assistant to a Project Paleontologist with administration and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical specifications and ensure timely execution by teams.
• Prepare scopes of work and budgets aligning services with project needs.
• Prepare or review technical reports, management plans, and compliance documents.
• Oversee tracking of project status, resourcing, and priorities.

Skills

Geology

Paleontology

Biology

Paleoecology

Stratigraphy

Biostratigraphy

Regulatory compliance

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

MA/PhD in paleontology or geology

SVP Principal Investigator qualification

Tools

Field techniques

Preparation & curation

Reporting & management plans

Job description

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks a Senior Paleontologist / Project Manager in Pasadena, CA with hybrid schedule flexibility. Lead field and lab efforts for diverse clients, oversee scopes of work, budgets, and reporting, and coordinate teams to meet project timelines.

The role requires SVP qualifications, a MA/PhD in paleontology or geology, and extensive field/lab experience in CA. Salary ranges from $76,960 to $104,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.