Malacologist / Aquatic Ecologist

EcoAnalysts, Inc. seeks to hire a Malacologist/Aquatic Ecologist to be part of a successful team of aquatic scientists. If you wish to use your knowledge and experience to help clients make highly informed decisions regarding the condition and stewardship of our natural resources, then we encourage you to explore the information below and throughout our entire website at www.ecoanalysts.com. In this position, you will be required to assist and lead freshwater mussel, fish, and other aquatic projects out of the Missouri office. This position will be hired at a mid- to senior-level and will include fieldwork, proposal preparation, project management, field crew supervision, equipment maintenance, data analysis, and report preparation.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, or related field with at least five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Knowledge of Ohio and Mississippi River basin unionid fauna

  • Experience with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, statistics

  • Familiar with setting up and implementing small and largescale study designs

  • Willingness to travel for extended jobs (typically between 5 and 14 days, occasionally more)

  • Ability to compile proposals, project schedules, and budgets

  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record

  • Desire to work and/or lead effectively in a team environment

  • Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills (write technical reports, present oral presentations, and coordinate with clients and agencies)

  • Unionid federal T&E species permitted and/or experience necessary to obtain permit(s)

Additional Desirable Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain a class E chauffeur’s license

  • Dive certification (i.e., PADI or ADCI)

  • Knowledge of midwestern fish, invertebrates, and aquatic ecosystems

  • Boating experience (driving, trailering, loading, and unloading)

  • Experience using GPS and GIS hardware/software

  • Consulting experience

About EcoAnalysts

Our mission, or our primary purpose, at EcoAnalysts is to help our clients make highly informed decisions. 

EcoAnalysts, Inc. is an ecological consulting firm established in 1995 with the purpose of helping our clients make highly informed decisions around ecological conditions. Owned and operated by aquatic ecologists, EcoAnalysts brings high ecological expertise to our clients. We provide ecological field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services. Our clients include Federal and state agencies; municipalities; tribes; consulting/engineering firms; and various industrial clients such as power, mining, manufacturing, transport, etc. EcoAnalysts has conducted ecological work in every state and Canadian province. We are a small business with a range of 60-75 employees. Our headquarters is in Moscow, Idaho with additional offices in Missouri, Washington state, and Florida.

Employee Benefits (contingent upon full or part-time status)

  • Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience

  • We provide reimbursement toward qualifying health insurance through an ICHRA

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Employee SIMPLE retirement plan with immediate vesting and company match

  • Professional development

O’Fallon, Missouri
Depends on Experience
When filled

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Please follow these steps to apply:

  1. Complete the Employment Application (www.ecoanalysts.com/employment-application)

  2. Email a resume, cover letter, and references to: hr@ecoanalysts.com

EcoAnalysts, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed.