Published: May 19, 2025 – The Biologist participates in all phases of environmental projects, from proposal development and planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client requirements. This position conducts biological fieldwork, data analysis, and report writing while managing equipment, logistics, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The biologist also delivers high-quality, on-time, and budget-compliant reports through effective coordination, field assignments, and client communication.


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1. Environmental Biologist, GreenEarth Solutions, Redmond, WA
Job Summary:
- Forecasts the environmental impact of construction, debris removal, and other engineering projects.
- Researches federal, state, and local environmental quality and protection regulations and advises departmental staff on compliance requirements.
- Prepares project applications and submits permit applications.
- Ensures compliance with environmental permit conditions.
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific work assignments.
- Assists in coordinating projects with engineers, biological scientists, physical scientists, and planners.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
Skills on Resume:
- Impact Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Permit Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Permit Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Methodical Execution (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Safety Enhancement (Soft Skills)
2. Junior Biologist, EcoTech Services, Fort Collins, CO
Job Summary:
- Participating in/conducting field programs in terrestrial, freshwater aquatic, and marine settings (e.g., environmental monitoring/management activities, fish and fish habitat assessments, fish salvage, intertidal and marine surveys, etc.)
- Working on various types of projects supporting Metals and Minerals, Energy, and Infrastructure industries
- Providing logistical and equipment management support
- Contributing as a crew member in field programs
- Providing quality control during field data collection and subsequent data entry
- Following safety requirements during field operations and contributing to Hatch’s safety culture
- Assisting with office-based tasks, including proposal writing, background research, and technical report preparation
- Performing physically demanding work in various weather conditions
Skills on Resume:
- Field Program Participation (Hard Skills)
- Project Support (Hard Skills)
- Logistical Support (Hard Skills)
- Crew Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Office Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Physical Endurance (Soft Skills)
3. Biologist, TerraVista Environmental, Modesto, CA
Job Summary:
- Survey for special-status wildlife and nesting birds.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental requirements and/or permits
- Prepare reports documenting survey or monitoring results
- Prepare a variety of technical documents and/or report sections.
- Participate as an active and positive member of AECOM’s Impact Assessment and Planning practice in the SF Bay Area.
Skills on Resume:
- Wildlife Surveying (Hard Skills)
- Construction Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Technical Writing (Hard Skills)
- Team Participation (Soft Skills)
- Environmental Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Survey Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Positive Collaboration (Soft Skills)
4. Biologist, BlueStream Consulting, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Provides support for the characterization of PTC compounds on different immune cells.
- Provides support for lead optimization by screening compounds and/or supporting structure activity relationship SAR studies involving the characterization of the biological activity of compounds in various assays.
- Profiles selected compounds in additional cells/assays.
- Provides support for in vitro studies
- Assists in the development of biologically relevant preclinical animal models.
Skills on Resume:
- Compound Characterization (Hard Skills)
- Lead Optimization Support (Hard Skills)
- Compound Profiling (Hard Skills)
- In Vitro Support (Hard Skills)
- Animal Model Development (Hard Skills)
- Assay Screening (Hard Skills)
- Biological Activity Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Preclinical Study Support (Hard Skills)
5. Biologist, NatureWise Environmental, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Plan experimental approaches
- Document and interpret results to reach conclusions, discuss with the supervisor, and decide on subsequent experiments.
- Manage laboratory supplies and equipment needed for research (ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, record keeping, and inventory).
- Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill base by reviewing the literature, attending seminars, and meetings.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and appropriate documentation of work performed.
- Assist the supervisor in maintaining project documentation.
- Attend and participate in lab, team, and departmental meetings
- Take responsibility for the present data.
Skills on Resume:
- Experimental Planning (Hard Skills)
- Result Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Lab Supply Management (Hard Skills)
- Knowledge Development (Soft Skills)
- Technical Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Project Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
- Data Presentation (Hard Skills)
6. Biologist, EnviroPlus, Laredo, TX
Job Summary:
- Make simple chemical solutions following standardized recipes
- Track and document media use from all lab users
- Routine lab bench research involving imaging and plant tissue collection
- Basic microscopy using a dissecting microscope and a Stereoscope
- Data collection and documentation
- Perform plant care in growth chamber, greenhouse, and field, involving soil preparation, planting, maintenance, bagging, pollination, harvesting, threshing, plant disease, and phenotype evaluations, and other related work
- Routine plant physiology measurements
- Follow ESH policies and procedures to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and the safe operation of the local research facility
- Assist with data entry into standard templates using Microsoft Excel
Skills on Resume:
- Solution Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Media Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Lab Research (Hard Skills)
- Microscopy Skills (Hard Skills)
- Data Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Plant Care (Hard Skills)
- Physiology Measurement (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
7. Biologist, BioQuest Laboratories, Bloomington, IN
Job Summary:
- Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
- Uses basic science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab
- Operates a variety of laboratory instruments
- Performs cell culture experiments, as well as laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Sets up and prepares routine experiments
- Executes protocols of non-routine experiments
- Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment
- Understands the role of senior lab members and accepts constructive guidance.
- Identifies and resolves common problems involved in routine research assays.
- Performs related laboratory maintenance, participates in cleaning rotation of common laboratory space/equipment and monitor inventory of supplies.
- Catalogs and labels laboratory samples.
- Helps with maintaining and organizing inventory of samples, and with managing inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Maintains detailed laboratory records of experiments and their results.
- Operates and communicates effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
- Works collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
- Performs independent literature searches
- Maintains and orders supplies
Skills on Resume:
- Scientific Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Lab Method Learning (Hard Skills)
- Instrument Operation (Hard Skills)
- Cell Culture (Hard Skills)
- Experiment Setup (Hard Skills)
- Protocol Execution (Hard Skills)
- Lab Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
8. Biologist, PureGen Research, Dover, DE
Job Summary:
- Performs routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations.
- Assists in performing more complex operations.
- Performs basic electronic transactions associated with systems used for inventory management and document control.
- Works under direct supervision to make decisions that impact quality, productivity, and cost.
- Documents work activities, maintains inventory records, and assists with conducting inventory verification checks
- Works closely with the supervisor to complete assigned work orders in a manner that achieves overall schedule requirements.
- Documents activities in an accurate, timely, and complete manner.
- Maintains accurate inventory records and processes all related ERP transactions on time
- Performs assigned activities in a manner that contributes to the achievement of team productivity and financial goals.
- Works with the supervisor to resolve basic issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
- Works safely and follows all applicable policies and procedures.
- Understands job training requirements and ensures that training is conducted on time.
Skills on Resume:
- Lab Operations (Hard Skills)
- Manufacturing Support (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Document Control (Hard Skills)
- Work Order Completion (Hard Skills)
- Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Productivity Contribution (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
9. Biologist, GreenRoots Agricultural, Macon, GA
Job Summary:
- Provides technical support and assistance on biological issues related to agricultural production, processing, and handling practices associated with the safety of fresh produce.
- Serves as a technical resource for the development and evaluation of programs and implementation of the laws and regulations regarding fresh produce safety.
- Participates in outreach efforts to provide basic guidance to regulatory specialist and other professionals within FDA on matters related to safety of fresh produce.
- Supports the higher-level scientists on the development of policy, regulations, regulatory guidelines, advisory opinions, position papers, and compliance strategies and policy on safety issues associated with fresh produce.
- Provides journeyman-level policy, scientific, and technical advice and assistance on biological issues related to the agricultural production, processing, and handling practices associated with the safety of fresh produce.
- Participates in and provides outreach to provide guidance and/or training to regulatory specialists and other professionals within the FDA on matters related to the biological safety of fresh produce.
- Drafts or reviews of documents embodying policy and program proposals and decisions related to biological safety issues and how they relate to the safety of the fresh produce for human consumption.
- Provides expert policy, scientific, and technical advice and assistance on biological issues related to the agricultural production, processing, and handling practices associated with the safety of fresh produce.
- Serves as an expert-level technical resource for the development and evaluation of programs and implementation of the laws and regulations biological safety issues associated with fresh produce for human consumption.
- Participates in and provides outreach to provide guidance and/or training to regulatory specialists and other professionals within the FDA on matters related to the biological safety of fresh produce for human consumption.
- Prepares documents embodying policy and program proposals and decisions related to biological issues and how they relate to the safety of the fresh produce for human consumption.
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Support (Hard Skills)
- Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Guidance (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Scientific Advising (Hard Skills)
- Outreach Training (Soft Skills)
- Document Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Expert Consultation (Soft Skills)
10. Biologist, NovaGen Biosciences, St. Cloud, MN
Job Summary:
- Make recommendations on work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own discipline.
- Make recommendations on research requests, objectives, priorities, and timing.
- Assess the need for change and recommend the development of standards.
- Assess work against standards, objectives, and specifications.
- Utilize advanced scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies when working on unusually complex technical problems.
- Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Develop highly innovative solutions.
- Act as advisor to management and clients.
- Oversee the work of less experienced scientists.
Skills on Resume:
- Method Recommendation (Hard Skills)
- Research Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Standards Development (Hard Skills)
- Work Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Advanced Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Innovative Solutions (Hard Skills)
- Advisory Leadership (Soft Skills)
11. Biologist, BioSphere Analytics, Erie, PA
Job Summary:
- Planning and executing aquatic studies and preparing technical reports.
- Providing technical and regulatory expertise on projects that interact with aquatic environments.
- Supporting the development of components for environmental assessments relating to aquatic species and ecosystems.
- Managing or coordinating projects from proposals through to the delivery of quality reports.
- Leading or contributing to the development of regulatory submissions, including Codes of Practice notifications and approvals, DFO requests for review and authorizations.
- Marketing Hemmera's full range of services to existing and potential clients through client meetings, participation in workshops, conferences, and similar activities.
- Liaising with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous peoples.
- Take responsibility for mentoring more junior staff.
Skills on Resume:
- Aquatic Study Execution (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Submissions (Hard Skills)
- Client Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Staff Mentoring (Soft Skills)
12. Biologist, ClearWater Advisors, Bismarck, ND
Job Summary:
- Design, plan, implement and perform cell culture and biological in vitro assays, and support current research by providing expertise in molecular biology.
- Establishment of array-based workflows and Next Generation Sequencing, including sample preparation and library preparation.
- Assist with ongoing research projects within the deadline using established protocols and procedures, and record results of experiments.
- Perform analysis, documentation, and write reports on research findings
- Support in the organization of the laboratory, e.g., maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, as well as administrative activities, such as the composition of operating manuals and operating instructions, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, etc.
- Collaborate in the preparation of scientific publications, presentations, and posters.
Skills on Resume:
- Cell Culture (Hard Skills)
- Molecular Biology (Hard Skills)
- NGS Workflow (Hard Skills)
- Research Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Lab Organization (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Publication Collaboration (Soft Skills)
13. Biologist, InnoCell Diagnostics, Eugene, OR
Job Summary:
- Participating in environmental projects from the proposal stage to planning and execution.
- Preparing proposals and designing work packages in response to the client's needs.
- Taking responsibility for field data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
- Coordinating schedules and logistics for biological field programs.
- Taking care of equipment, ordering supplies to support field programs.
- Managing tasks according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget.
- Taking responsibility for interacting with clients
- Undertaking field assignments that may involve travel and periods away from home.
- Adhering to QA/QC procedures to ensure completion of project documents according to company standards.
- Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, Golder's clients, employees, and the public.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Participation (Soft Skills)
- Proposal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Field Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Management (Hard Skills)
- Task Management (Soft Skills)
- Client Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
14. Biologist, SunRise Consulting, Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary:
- Taking responsibility for the R&D project NGS applications
- Implement product development, verification, and validation of molecular diagnostics tests.
- Standard-compliant documentation of experiments and preparation of documents for approval procedures
- Cooperate with other R&D projects
- Internal and external presentations and publications of scientific and application data
- Supervise technical assistants and students, Project leader of a small team
Skills on Resume:
- NGS Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Product Development (Hard Skills)
- Test Validation (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Project Cooperation (Soft Skills)
- Scientific Presentation (Soft Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Project Leadership (Soft Skills)