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Biological Field Technician

WEST Inc -
Lafayette, IN

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time
$19.00 - $22.50 an hour

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Safety equipment
Safety standard operating procedures
Field data collection

Full Job Description

Job Title

Biological Field Technician

Salary

19.00 - 22.50

Job Classification

Hourly

Location

Lafayette, IN 47901 US (Primary)

Job Type

Temporary

# of Hires Needed

Application Deadline

Job Description

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for part-time, temporary, Biological Field Technician to assist with a variety of wildlife survey work in Illinois and Indiana.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

Key Details:

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.50/hour, DOE; eligible for overtime pay.
Start Date: Early June
End Date: October 15th
Location: Hoopeston, IL and Northwestern Indiana: near Lafayette, IN
Additional Details: Field equipment needed to complete surveys will be provided by WEST. Field technicians must be equipped with suitable footwear steel/composite-toed boots for post-construction surveys, and appropriate clothing.

Job Summary:

WEST is looking for a candidate to reside within a 60-mile radius of Hoopeston, IL and conduct wildlife surveys throughout the region. Surveys will focus on post-construction mortality monitoring at active wind facilities.

Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data collection protocols. Training will be provided for all survey types. An average workweek will be approximately 20-29 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours. Beginning August 1, 2026 additional work will be available in the region, bringing this role to approximately 30-40 hours per week. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions. Job duties require use of a compass, GPS, range finder, and physical maps. Data will be collected using both paper and electronic forms.

Responsibilities include (positions may include additional survey types depending on qualifications of applicants):

Conducting fieldwork independently in remote locations.
Field navigation and travel on rural roads to record data.
Working outdoors in a range of weather conditions.

Post-construction monitoring responsibilities include:

Surveys looking for bird and bat carcasses beneath active wind turbines.
Participation in carcass persistence and searcher efficiency trials.
Field and in-hand bird and bat species identification (training provided).
Data management

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

Candidates must be capable of recording data accurately, following study and safety protocols, following a schedule, and trouble-shooting problems in the field.
Candidates should be able to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and landowners.
Candidates must be able to appear for work on time (surveys may begin as early as sunrise), maintain focus for long periods of time, follow instructions, and accept guidance and constructive criticism.
Consistent communication with the team and a positive attitude is imperative.
Candidates must use/wear all required personal protective equipment, such as safety vests, hard hats, and gloves as required.
Proficient use of compass, GPS units, tablet and other field equipment is preferable.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants must be in good physical condition, able to carry at least 25 lbs and be capable of walking over uneven terrain in the field. Surveys will be conducted outdoors in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Grade

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

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