STAFF PALEONTOLOGIST

Lithosconsultants; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lithosconsultants is seeking an as-needed Staff Paleontologist to support projects in the Western United States reporting into one of three regions: Rocky Mountain Region, Pacific Northwest, or West Coast.

Responsibilities include field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages, data collection and cataloging, with occasional laboratory preparation and data analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, earth sciences, or closely related field.
• Basic paleontologic field skills including identifying fossils to a basic taxonomic level
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to drive in off-road conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel with extended overnight hotel stays usually 2 weeks at a time
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions in remote locations including hot/cold temperatures and challenging terrain

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages and other field tasks as needed.
• Collect and record stratigraphic, lithologic, and paleontological data.
• Assist with laboratory fossil preparation and identification, data entry and cataloging.
• Conduct data analysis, geology descriptions, and record searches

Skills

Paleontology basics

Field survey skills

Driving / navigation

Travel willingness

Environmental endurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in paleontology or geology

Master’s degree in paleontology or geology

Tools

GPS

Job description

Hire Type:

As Needed, Hourly with overtime compensation at one and half times regular pay, pay dependent on experience.

Salary Range:

$25-$35 per hour

Location:

Remote, reporting to one of three operating regions:

• Rocky Mountain Region
• Pacific Northwest
• West Coast

Job Description:

Lithos is seeking an as-needed Staff Paleontologist to support projects in the Western United States reporting into one of three main locations; Rocky Mountain Region, Pacific Northwest, and the West Coast. The staff paleontologist will assist with field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages, and other field tasks as needed. The staff paleontologist will also collect and record stratigraphic, lithologic, and paleontological data, and may also be required to assist with laboratory fossil preparation and identification, data entry and cataloging, along with data analysis, geology descriptions, and record searches.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, earth sciences, or a closely related field (e.g., environmental science, physical geography, biology, or geoarchaeology)
• Basic paleontologic field skills including identifying fossils to a basic taxonomic level
• Valid driver’s license, with the willingness to drive in “off-road” conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel with extended overnight hotel stays, usually 2-weeks at a time
• Ability and willingness to endure adverse environmental conditions in remote locations, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations

Preferred Qualification

• Masters Degree in paleontology or Geology, or a closely related field
• Basic knowledge of field geology skills including sedimentology descriptions, measuring stratigraphic columns, and identifying fossils to a high taxonomic level.
• Past Participation in geology or paleontology field school or equivalent type field work
• At least 1 year experience in paleontology mitigation
• Familiarity with a variety of methodologies in fossil collection and preparation