GEI a Way of Life

When you’re doing what you love and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture is one of collaboration and support. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and constantly looking for ways to innovate, we’d love to have you join the GEI family. 

Who are we?

GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering and environmental firm ranked #95 in the ENR top 500 (2019). We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Job Description

GEI Consultants is seeking to fill a position for a biological technician in our Denver, Colorado office. This position will float between tasks related to biological monitoring, water quality, and support for our ecological laboratory. This position requires a basic working knowledge of aquatic biology, water chemistry, and laboratory analytical methods.  Projects will involve field labor, overnight travel during field season, laboratory work related to benthic macroinvertebrates (taxonomic identifications and/or sample processing) and whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing. This position may require occasional weekend work. The ability to perform well in a team environment is essential.  

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• As part of a team, perform standard sampling methods for biological parameters, especially fish and benthic macroinvertebrates
• As part of a team, perform standard sampling methods for water chemistry
• As part of a team, conduct aquatic community field surveys, which may include one or all of the following:

• • Use of electrofishing equipment for fish population sampling
  • Collection of benthic macroinvertebrate population samples
  • Water quality monitoring/sampling
  • Assistance with assessment of instream habitat

• Use of GPS technology for mapping of biological resources
• Ability to follow and implement established methods and protocol is critical
• Conduct Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing
• Assist in maintaining the laboratory’s Ceriodaphnia dubia
• Conduct basic chemistry analysis
• Sorting and potentially identifying aquatic benthic invertebrates in support of specific project requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries) - or equivalent experience
• Must hold a valid Driver's License
• Upon hiring, the selected candidate may be required to complete Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training and uphold certifications
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions. May include hiking moderate distances to access site locations and lifting and carrying moderately heavy equipment. Travel may be extensive for some time periods during the year

Desired Qualifications

• Past experience conducting aquatic community field surveys 
• Ability to perform gear and field-related maintenance tasks
• Past experience in WET and/or macroinvertebrate lab 
• Experience performing GIS Analysis using ArcGIS/ArcMap 10.6 
• Experience with Excel databases and formulas and willing to learn other graphing or analysis software
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Please note that selected candidates may be required to pass drug, background and reference screenings

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

 GEI is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer