General Biologist III

Cherokee Federal•Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active USAccess clearance. The General Biologist III position at Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced biologist to contribute to research on the ecology and restoration of bald cypress swamps and floodplain ecosystems in the southeastern and midwestern United States. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collecting and recording scientific data from field and laboratory analyses, assisting federal scientists, conducting experiments, and supporting the overall research efforts related to hydrology, environment, surface level, hurricane activity, invasive, and rare species impacts. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for General Biologist III: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in biological sciences.
3-5 years of relevant field experience.
Familiarity with operating common laboratory instrumentation and performing calculations for chemical concentration preparation.
Report writing and basic data analysis skills.
Critical thinking abilities.
Successful completion of a government-approved boating safety class (will be provided).
Ability to swim in deep water.
Willingness to undergo plant taxonomy training.
Possession of a current and valid State driver's license and ability to operate standard, automatic, and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Active USAccess clearance is required for this position.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and record plant ecological and environmental data from wetlands in the southeastern and upper Midwestern United States, including greenhouse, conservation garden, seed bank nursery, and laboratory.
Assist federal scientists in data collection within the conservation garden.
Conduct studies on aquatic seed dispersal in desert arroyo systems and conduct greenhouse experiments for seed germination.
Participate in field experiments, such as litter production, root ingrowth studies, above-ground standing crop, elevation studies, and soil carbon content analysis in southeastern swamps of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Gulf, and Atlantic Coasts.
Process garden, greenhouse, and field samples in the laboratory, including carbon analysis, plant identification, root separation, and other standard analyses.
Input all data into usable data files, creating 3-5 datasets per year.
Operate and maintain field equipment, including motor vehicles, ATVs, motor boats up to 25 feet, and airboats.
Document project status and timekeeping in project tracking databases.
Provide laboratory support in analyzing field samples and entering data linked to project studies.
Extensive travel, at times to conduct fieldwork.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.