Question Invertebrate Ecologist (Sorter)

Job Title: Invertebrate Ecologist (Sorter)
Employer: Biologic Environmental
Location: East Perth, Perth WA
Job Type: Casual/Vacation
Pay Rate: Not Disclosed

About Us:
Perth based, owned and operated, Biologic has an experienced and passionate in- house team of over 100 scientists and is one of the largest environmental consultants in the country. Renowned as a future thinking biodiversity company, we strive for innovation and apply industry leading practices to deliver a complete range of biodiversity services, including biological surveys, monitoring, genetic studies, restoration, and impact assessment service. We are passionate about our people and ensure that the expertise of each of our specialists’ shines through in every project we deliver.

The Role:
The Invertebrate Ecologist will assist the Invertebrate Fauna team to sort and organise subterranean invertebrate fauna samples and data for further taxonomic analysis. The majority of our work is for environmental impact assessment and the sorting and identification of a variety of invertebrate fauna groups enables us to provide accurate assessments of subterranean fauna biodiversity.

Support team to sort and organise scientific samples

Ensure accuracy in data collection and recording

Follow processing procedures and look for efficiencies in workflow

Manage specimens within storage areas, ensuring correct storage and handling techniques

Accurately separate specimens from environmental samples within requested timeframes

Ensure samples are processed consistently and systematically

Maintain records and labels, preserving the integrity of specimen data

Develop an understanding of the composition of invertebrate communities

Arrange specimens for further identification under a microscope or by taxonomic experts

About You:
A tertiary qualification in Biology or similar

Previous experience sorting invertebrate samples

Experience in the identification of invertebrate fauna is preferred

Act as an entry-level or technical role that builds skills in taxonomy, microscopy, and ecological methods

Ability to effectively communicate status of workflow

High accuracy in data recording

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