Remote Quantitative Ecologist (Entry-Level)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Entry-level Quantitative Ecologist to support wildlife and environmental compliance projects across the United States. The role is primarily part-time (≈24 hours per week) with potential for full-time work on suitable projects.

You will assist with study design, data management, statistical and spatial analyses, and reporting. You will collaborate with project managers, GIS specialists, senior biologists, and other professionals to deliver scientifically robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Quantitative Ecology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience or strong academic research.
• Foundational statistics, quantitative methods, and ecological research.
• Experience managing and analyzing complex datasets.
• Strong computer skills with R, Python, and database tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn new methods and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review experimental designs, sampling methods, and statistical approaches.
• Provide technical assistance to develop data collection and analyses.
• Support study plan reviews for statistical rigor and scientific merit.
• Manage and curate complex biological datasets (acoustic, occupancy, habitat, mortality).
• Assist with statistical analyses of demographics, fatalities, and trends.
• Support spatial analysis, ecological modeling, and map/figure preparation.
• Develop standardized workflows for QA/QC and reporting.
• Develop methods, templates, and tools for defensible ecological research.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings for objectives.
• Contribute statistical content to reports and regulatory deliverables.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to teams and clients.
• Support presentations to agencies and professional meetings.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work in remote settings

Data management

Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Quantitative Ecology/ Wildlife Biology (quant emphasis)

Tools

R

Python

Microsoft Access

Oracle

MySQL

SQL Server

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Entry-level Quantitative Ecologist to support wildlife and environmental compliance projects across the United States. The role is primarily part-time (≈24 hours per week) with potential for full-time work on suitable projects.

You will assist with study design, data management, statistical and spatial analyses, and reporting. You will collaborate with project managers, GIS specialists, senior biologists, and other professionals to deliver scientifically robust