Environmental Scientist – Biology, Ecology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assess biology-related deliverables for scientific precision, thoroughness, and professional standards.

• Evaluate biological theories, interpretations, and conclusions for supporting evidence.

• Analyze materials concerning organisms, populations, ecosystems, and biological mechanisms.

• Review evaluations related to environmental systems, ecological conditions, and human-environment interactions.

• Assess environmental recommendations for methodological integrity and practical viability.

• Evaluate content regarding ecosystems, biodiversity, habitats, populations, and conservation efforts.

• Review conservation plans, environmental evaluations, and associated recommendations.

• Examine research-oriented materials for methodological and analytical rigor.

• Determine if evidence substantiates the stated findings and conclusions.

• Assess experimental, observational, or quantitative reasoning where applicable.

• Review spreadsheets and quantitative analyses that support biological or environmental conclusions.

• Analyze calculations, assumptions, metrics, tables, and supporting data.

• Evaluate scientific reports, documents, spreadsheets, and slide presentations for accuracy and thoroughness.

• Review presentations for logical coherence, scientific clarity, and professional quality.

• Evaluate charts, tables, figures, and visualizations for accurate representation of the underlying data.

• Ensure assigned outputs meet domain-specific quality standards.

• Provide clear, organized written feedback outlining identified strengths and weaknesses.

• Consistently apply evaluation standards across biology and environmental science deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of pertinent professional experience in biology, environmental science, ecology, conservation science, or a closely related discipline.

• Background as an Environmental Scientist, Biologist, Ecologist, Conservation Scientist, Marine Biologist, or a comparable scientific role.

• Strong practical knowledge in biology and/or environmental science.

• Experience in developing or reviewing scientific analyses, environmental reports, research materials, datasets, or other pertinent professional deliverables.

• Ability to evaluate scientific content for factual correctness, methodological integrity, and analytical credibility.

• Strong quantitative skills and scientific judgment.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides.

• Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills.

• Native or professional fluency in English.

• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to provide clear, structured feedback.

• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution is a plus.

• Work must be performed without reliance on confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, institution, or other third party.

• H1-B and STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time independent contractor position.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible scheduling based on project needs.

• Project durations may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on requirements and performance.

• H1-B and STEM OPT support is not available for this position.