Senior BiologistPhytoplankton Expert
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73403 - 150989
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Biologist/Phytoplankton Expert
Richmond or West Sacramento
Are you passionate about aquatic science and looking to make a meaningful impact in Northern Californias water ecosystems Join ICFs Environment & Planning Division as a Senior Biologist specializing in phytoplankton identification. Were a collaborative team dedicated to doing whats right for our clients our people our communities and the environment. At ICF youll work alongside planners scientists program managers communicators economists technologists and strategists who share a commitment to curiosity excellence and growth.
Our Fisheries & Aquatic Science Team is seeking an experienced biologist with strong skills in phytoplankton identification and enumeration for projects in the San Francisco Estuary. This position is based at either our West Sacramento or Richmond California lab locations.
Salary Range: The starting pay for this role is $80000 to $110000 depending on your qualifications experience responsibilities and work location. The range allows for advancement and professional growth within the position.
About the Role
As a Senior Biologist/Phytoplankton Expert you will provide critical laboratory support for research and monitoring projects focused on the upper San Francisco Estuary and other freshwater and estuarine ecosystems in California. You will use light microscopy to identify and enumerate phytoplankton contributing to our understanding of these vital aquatic systems.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in biological sciences environmental sciences or other related field of study with 10 years of experience in conducting phytoplankton identification and enumeration
- Masters degree in aquatic biology with 5 years of experience in conducting phytoplankton identification and enumeration
Additional Preferred Skills/Experience
- Expertise in zooplankton and larval fish identification and enumeration
- Expertise in phytoplankton identification
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
If you thrive in a fast-paced and engaging environment and are eager to work with a talented multidisciplinary team we invite you to learn more about ICF at and consider joining us!
About ICF
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing whats right for our clients our people the communities where we live and work and the environment. We are planners scientists program managers communicators economists technologists and strategists. We are collaborative curious and committed to excellencethese are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced engaging and collaborative environment and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals we encourage you to learn more about ICF () and consider applying to join our team.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$73403.00 - $150989.00Richmond CA (CA84)Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
