Part-Time Environmental Field & Lab Technician

eai south africa

Jensen Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

eai south africa seeks Lab/Field Technician I to support diverse environmental projects in Jensen Beach. The role blends 70% lab/field work with 30% office tasks, with 20–40 hours per week and daily office reporting from Jensen Beach.

The candidate will assist Biologists and Senior Scientists, perform data entry with attention to detail, and travel as needed for field surveys and quality monitoring. A BS degree is required.

Qualifications

BS degree in environmental/biological sciences with at least two years of related professional experience.
Ability to follow complex instructions and work effectively in field and lab settings.
Experience with field data collection, data entry, and report preparation.

Responsibilities

Sort benthic macroinvertebrate and zooplankton samples into taxonomic groups.
Conduct benthic surveys in the field and water quality sampling.
Collect and process aquatic organisms and preserve specimens when needed.
Enter data and verify accuracy in SOP-compliant workflows.
Support preparation of technical reports and project deliverables.
Maintain field equipment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/biological sciences

Tools

GPS units and related software

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

FieldMaps

Survey123

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Job description

The candidate will assist Biologists and Senior Scientists, perform data entry with attention to detail, and travel as needed for field surveys and quality monitoring. A BS degree is required.

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