Lab Biologist Technician

As-Needed Lab Biologist Technician role at Dudek

Location(s):
Sacramento/San Joaquin River Region, California

Practice/Department:
Biology

Internal

Title:

As-Needed Biologist I

Work Environment:
Laboratory

Compensation: $31/hour

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, earning multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as renewable energy transition, infrastructure hardening, environmental protection, and community resilience.

We invite you to learn more about our award‑winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, collaborate, and think resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution‑oriented, adapt quickly to changes, approach challenges with a spirit of innovation, and consistently demonstrate a solution‑oriented mindset.

Dudek is currently seeking a part‑time as‑needed (variable hours per week) laboratory technician to join our biological resources team. The successful candidate will help Dudek staff collect and analyze laboratory and environmental data related to aquatic invasive species management and prepare associated analyses and reports.

• Collect and interpret analytical and environmental chemistry, biology, toxicology, hydrology, meteorology, and related data; observe and clearly document field conditions, meeting notes, and other relevant information related to aquatic invasive species management.
• Maintain familiarity with standard and specialized aquatic toxicology laboratory equipment, including water quality testing instruments (pH, EC, turbidity, etc.), hot water baths, compound microscopes, laboratory glassware, flow‑through aquaculture systems, and submersible pumps.
• Review safety data sheets for all chemicals used in the laboratory and strictly adhere to guidelines related to safe handling and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) collecting and biosecurity standards in accordance with an existing Scientific Collecting Permit (SCP).
• Analyze and prepare written reports, tables, maps, and drawings using standard and specialty statistical analysis, GIS, and CEQA guidelines.
• Collect water and biological samples for subcontracted laboratory analysis.
• Interact with laboratories to obtain desired and quality‑assured results.
• Use field equipment and thoroughly document field conditions and project status, including phone calls and emails to project managers, subcontractors, and other colleagues.
• Review, summarize, and critique scientific literature.
• Contact peers, colleagues, and others to gain clarification and gather information as needed.
• Contact outside entities as directed by project manager to gain or present information on project status.
• Adhere to assigned levels of effort for tasks given.
• Demonstrate existing familiarity with, and/or willingness and ability to learn, standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to environmental consulting.
• Leverage technical experience and common sense and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform a variety of tasks working under little or no supervision, using a degree of creativity and latitude as required.
• Conduct all work with safety in mind, including operating mechanical equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain strict attention to detail in all work.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related natural resources field from an accredited college or university.
• Specialized training in biology, environmental science, and/or toxicology in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency…