Senior Biologist / Phytoplankton Expert

Senior Biologist / Phytoplankton Expert

Richmond or West Sacramento

Are you passionate about aquatic science and looking to make a meaningful impact in Northern California's water ecosystems? Join ICF’s Environment & Planning Division as a Senior Biologist specializing in phytoplankton identification. We’re a collaborative team dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients, our people, our communities, and the environment. At ICF, you’ll work alongside planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists who share a commitment to curiosity, excellence, and growth.

Our Fisheries & Aquatic Science Team is seeking an experienced biologist with strong skills in phytoplankton identification and enumeration for projects in the San Francisco Estuary. This position is based at either our West Sacramento or Richmond, California lab locations.

Salary Range : The starting pay for this role is $80,000 to $110,000, depending on your qualifications, experience, responsibilities, and work location. The range allows for advancement and professional growth within the position.

About the Role

As a Senior Biologist / Phytoplankton Expert, you will provide critical laboratory support for research and monitoring projects focused on the upper San Francisco Estuary and other freshwater and estuarine ecosystems in California. You will use light microscopy to identify and enumerate phytoplankton, contributing to our understanding of these vital aquatic systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences or other related field of study with 10+ years of experience in conducting phytoplankton identification and enumeration
• Master’s degree in aquatic biology with 5+ years of experience in conducting phytoplankton identification and enumeration

Additional Preferred Skills / Experience

If you thrive in a fast-paced and engaging environment, and are eager to work with a talented, multidisciplinary team, we invite you to learn more about ICF at www.icf.com and consider joining us!

About ICF

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

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