Scientist Technician

Kleinschmidt has an hourly, temporary opening for a Scientist Technician to support project teams with field, office, and laboratory tasks in Essex, Connecticut. This is mostly an office-based position with occasional field work.

Salary: $22.00/hour

Who You Are

A self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with an interest in aquatic ecology and a willingness to travel occasionally, good oral and written communication skills, and ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to engage in safety protocol processes.

About the Position

This temporary position will include processing and managing video data related to fish passage monitoring at hydroelectric dams in Connecticut. Work includes fish identification and enumeration, with emphasis on diadromous species; data entry and QA/QC and reporting; and occasionally supporting field efforts throughout New England.

The start date for this position is in May 2025 and will continue through August 31, 2025, with the option to extend.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.