Project Research Technician

Carnegie Science is dedicated to scientific exploration to advance investigation, research, and discovery, and apply that knowledge for the improvement of humankind.

Seeking a part-time technician to aid in ecological research projects relating to plant competition, climate change, and microclimates. Hours are flexible.

Specific duties: assist in the construction, set-up, and maintenance of the experiments, with responsibilities including building project infrastructure; collecting soil resource, plant trait, and plant diversity data; collecting and weighing seeds; digitizing and quality-checking data; and other related tasks as needed. All skills can be taught on the job.

Required qualifications:

• Must have enthusiasm for learning new skills, be able to work well independently, be adaptable, reliable, detail-oriented, well-organized, and have good communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working in laboratories, workshops, and outdoors, including in adverse weather conditions typical of northern California.
• Must be comfortable lifting 25 pounds and occasionally engaging in strenuous physical activity in the field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with plant identification, especially in California serpentine grassland ecosystems
• Experience with data management, including maintaining a high-quality research notebook
• Experience with workshop and technical skills, including building simple structures out of wood, plastic, or other materials, or with soldering and cutting and stripping cables
• Knowledge of basic field first aid
• Degree or enrollment in courses in biology, environmental sciences, engineering, earth systems, or a related field

To apply, please submit a resume or CV and a one-page cover letter.

Questions can be directed to: Andrea Nebhut at anebhut@carnegiescience.edu. Applications are due 11/30/25.

Carnegie Institution for Science is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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