Labor Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technologist to join our team in the Plant Protection Division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for processing specimens for the Washington Bee Atlas and assisting with data management.

• Curate specimens associated with the Bee Atlas using professional standards
• Organize and manage specimen collections
• Perform data entry and management of specimen information
• Assist with onboarding new volunteers and verifying paperwork completion
• Oversee volunteer data, including iNaturalist usernames and records, contact information, and hours
• Organize and oversee data related to events, including web registration and attendees
• Oversee volunteer hours in PISCES
• Attend training events and assist in training new volunteers
• Use iOS devices and computers to communicate with and assist volunteers
• Use handheld electronics to accurately report and document pollinator and pest species

• High school education or equivalent
• One year experience in a lab, survey, research, or environmental biology setting
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license

• Bachelor's degree in entomology, plant pathology, biology, botany, agronomy, or a closely allied field
• Experience conducting scientific field work and data collection
• Experience in collection and curating insect specimens
• Data entry and management experience, primarily in Excel
• Experience working with volunteers

• A healthy work-life balance, including flexible work schedules and teleworking
• An excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Dependent care assistance and flexible spending accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and tuition waiver
• Deferred compensation and employee recognition leave

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about environmental biology and data management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.