Marine Taxonomists

Normandeau Associates, Inc., one of the nation’s largest science-based environmental consulting firms, is seeking full-time marine taxonomists to join our Biology Lab in Bedford, NH.

Successful candidates will join a dedicated team of experienced taxonomists that prides itself on having a positive and safe working atmosphere.

Responsibilities include identification of biological specimens from the marine environment. Depending on the candidate, opportunities may exist for work on groups including polychaetes, crustaceans, molluscs and other miscellaneous marine invertebrates. We are also interested in candidates with experience identifying ichthyoplankton or marine macroalgae. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in both systematics and ecology.

Qualifications include a minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in a biological science; a graduate degree is preferred. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

As an employee-owned company, Normandeau Associates, Inc. offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits. If you are interested in joining an exciting firm and a dedicated team of scientists, please submit your resume and cover letter with three references to: HR@normandeau.com. Please use the following in your email Subject Line: Taxonomist2019.

Normandeau Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/VET/Disabled.

Temporary Field Technician

Normandeau Associates, Inc., one of the nation’s largest science-based environmental consulting firms, is seeking a temporary Field Technician for the Hampton, NH office.

Field duties include assisting in day-to-day field collection of marine biological samples both on boats and in power plants and assisting with field equipment preparation and maintenance.

The candidate will need to pass a security background check and drug screening for power plant access & must be willing to work long hours including night work.  Some travel may be required. Small boat handling experience is a plus.

A degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Environmental Science, or a related degree is preferred, but not necessary.  PADI Dive Certification and experienced small motor boat operating capabilities is a plus. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

As an employee-owned company, Normandeau Associates, Inc. offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education.  If you are interested in joining an exciting firm, please send your resume and cover letter with three references to: HR@normandeau.com. Please use the following in your email Subject Line: HamptonTech2019.

Normandeau Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled.

Environmental Scientist

Normandeau Associates, Inc., one of the nation’s largest science-based environmental consulting firms, is seeking an experienced, full-time Environmental Scientist. This position will be based in our Portsmouth, NH office, with an emphasis on terrestrial and wetland science work supporting clients in both private and public sectors in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. The most qualified candidate will:

• Have a working knowledge of state and federal environmental laws, policies and regulations as applied in the six New England states, with preference given to experience in NH, ME and MA;
• Have experience in writing technical reports and permit applications;
• Represent the firm and clients at state and federal resource agency meetings;
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Perform wetland delineations, botanical surveys, vernal pool surveys, wildlife surveys, rare plant & animal species investigations and/or other field-related studies;
• Conduct field work, which may require a substantial amount of walking in a variety of weather and terrain conditions, and overnight travel;
• Establish scope, strategy and budget for small proposals, and effectively collaborate on larger multi-office proposals;
• Lead local business development efforts, to include making client contacts, identifying opportunities, setting up visits and participating in larger strategies and efforts;
• Lead, mentor, train and guide junior scientists as their supervisor;
• Be self-motivated, organized and interested in career advancement within the company.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental field and a minimum of ten years’ experience or a Master’s degree with six years’ experience as a consultant, and be either a CWB, NH CWS or PWS. Consideration will be given to those who are not CWB, NH CWS or PWS if they can demonstrate the ability to complete certification in the next 24 months.

As an employee-owned company, Normandeau offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. If you are interested in joining an exciting firm, please submit a cover letter, resume, a sample technical report on which you were the sole author, and three references to HR@normandeau.com with the subject “2019SS”.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled.

Temporary Laboratory Technicians

Normandeau Associates, Inc., one of the nation’s largest science-based environmental consulting firms is seeking temporary Laboratory Technicians to join our Biology Lab in Bedford, NH.

Successful candidates will join a large team of technicians in a lab that prides itself on having a pleasant and safe working atmosphere. Responsibilities include sorting marine and freshwater planktonic samples for fish larvae and eggs.

Qualified candidates with an academic background in the biological sciences or experience in the technical services are preferred; however, experience is not necessary as training will be provided. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Normandeau Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned company. This position pays $9.50 per hour. Positions are available immediately and may continue through December. If you are interested in joining an exciting firm, please send your resume and cover letter with three references to: HR@normandeau.com. Please use the following in your email Subject Line: BioLab2019.

Normandeau Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled.

Senior Aquatic Biologist

Normandeau Associates, Inc., one of the nation’s largest science-based consulting firms, is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist for an immediate opening in our Stowe, PA office.

Qualified candidates will have experience in mussel identification and survey techniques, demonstrable experience diving at the advance or higher level, dive planning and boat operation experience. Other highly desirable experience would include threatened and endangered certifications.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as be responsible for assisting program leads with implementation, quality control, data analysis and interpretation. Travel to, and participation in, ecological and field operations is required as needed to assure the reliability of the work. Occasional overtime, weekend, or evening work may also be required if necessary to meet deadlines. The ability to be a team player and to maintain excellent client relationships is essential.

Candidates should have a minimum of B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental, Zoology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology or related discipline with 5 to 10 years of experience in environmental consulting and natural resource coordination. A broad background in federal and state natural resource regulations, freshwater ecology, endangered fish or invertebrate species, freshwater mussels. Advanced or higher level diver certifications and experience with dive planning are a plus. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

As an employee-owned company, Normandeau Associates, Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you are interested in joining an exciting firm that is recognized for its adherence to high quality, scientifically sound, client-oriented services, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to HR@normandeau.com with the subject: 2019SSPA. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.