Wildlife Bat Biologist - Scientist I (No Permit Required)
About The Position
The Wildlife Bat Biologist - Scientist I assists permitted bat biologists with data collection, research, equipment maintenance and testing, and basic data entry. The role conducts bat surveys using mist-nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors and may assist with other wildlife, botanical, and wetland surveys. A federal bat-handling permit is not required for the position, though the employee must be open to pursuing one. The role also supports field preparation, report review and writing, project coordination, proposal development, staff development, and professional client service.
Requirements
- 0+ years of experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
- Open to pursuing a federal bat permit and undertaking the time and work needed to obtain it.
- Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Adobe, and Ajera.
- Basic understanding of scientific principles and implementation techniques relevant to the area of focus.
- Basic wildlife and plant identification skills.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical concepts verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of scientific writing and basic organizational and writing principles, including ability to review documents for grammatical errors.
Nice To Haves
- Rabies pre-exposure vaccination with a recent titer check is preferred; pre-exposure rabies vaccination and titer checks as recommended.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
- Bloodborne Pathogens training preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
- Ability to analyze acoustic data or assist with wetland delineations, avian surveys, or botanical surveys.
Responsibilities
- Complete bat surveys using mist-nets, harp traps, and acoustic detectors.
- Assist with wildlife and plant identification for surveys involving bats, birds, insects, fish, mussels, plants, and wetlands.
- Collect data and perform basic data entry; maintain field data, specimens, and samples.
- Prepare and organize field equipment and documents; assist with routine equipment maintenance, testing, transport, setup, and breakdown.
- Assist with review of reports and other deliverables, and help write study plans, reports, and manuscripts.
- Coordinate with field technicians to ensure appropriate PPE and field gear are available and used.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing; contribute to team work and suggest improvements to processes and technologies.
- Understand project scope, communicate deviations and issues to a supervisor, monitor deadlines, meet deadlines, provide status updates, and communicate with team members.
- Build professional connections and assist with technical support for proposal development.
- Train and assist staff through day-to-day interactions and informal mentorship; take ownership of work and initiative in the office and field.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping, understand project time allowances, and alert management when deadlines may be missed.
- Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders and uphold Copperhead’s core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
